In this new episode of One Vision, we chat with Simon Kemp, Founder of Kepios, also known for his comprehensive reports on the digital world via DataReportal. Simon shares the evolution of his work over 15 years, highlighting key insights into digital adoption trends across different countries and demographics. From the rise of mobile internet in Japan to the significant shifts in YouTube's user demographics, the conversation delves into how cultural nuances influence digital behaviors. We also talk about the future potential and challenges of AI technologies, and the importance of enabling innovation that is actually useful for peopleโs everyday lives. A must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of culture, technology innovation, and the digital ecosystem.
๐โCulture is the most important driver of technical behavior โฆ The human comes before the digital.โ
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome: Simon Kemp
01:25 The Evolution of Digital Reports
05:58 Demographic Insights and Digital Trends
13:33 Challenges in the Digital Information Ecosystem
21:40 Global Digital Behaviors and Surprising Trends
25:54 Cultural Influences on Digital Behavior
28:55 Understanding Global Diversity
33:17 The AI Hype and Its Real Impact
41:39 Future Trends and Predictions
46:46 Concluding Thoughts
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Find Simon Kemp on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eskimon/
๐ The latest Digital 2025 July Global Statshot Report via DataReportal: https://datareportal.com/reports/digital-2025-july-global-statshot
Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/
๐ My latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: https://www.bankingonaibook.com/
๐ About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/
One Vision Podcast is a fintech, banking, and AI podcast hosted by Theodora Lau (Founder, Unconventional Ventures; author of Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence). One Vision goes beyond the headlines on AI, agentic commerce, digital banking, financial inclusion, and the future of money โ with founders, analysts, venture capitalists, technologists, and operators building the next chapter of financial services. New episodes weekly. Featured guests include leaders from Ant, bunq, J.D. Power, Forrester, IBM, Microsoft, Salesforce, SAS, SAP, and Wall Street Journal. Recognized in American Banker's Top 20 Most Influential Women in Fintech.
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