From Assets to Algorithms: Why the Sharing Economy Was Just the Warm-Up

 If the last decade taught us anything, it’s that "the way we’ve always done it" is a dangerous mantra.

When I wrote "Surviving Disruption: Re-Inventing To Transform Your Business," the world was grappling with a seismic shift in ownership. We watched as Airbnb, Uber, and Kickstarter turned the traditional business model on its head. We moved from a world of owning to a world of accessing. We learned that if you didn't disrupt your own business, a startup with a clever app and a crowdfunding campaign would do it for you.

But as we look at the horizon today, the game hasn't just changed—it has accelerated.

The Layers of Evolution

Disruption doesn't happen in isolated bubbles; it happens in layers.

• Layer 1 (The Sharing Economy): We learned to reorganize physical assets (cars, spare rooms, tools).

• Layer 2 (The AI Era): We are now learning to reorganize intellectual and operational assets.

In my first book, the focus was on frugal innovation and the sharing economy. It was about how to survive when the "old guard" was being challenged by peer-to-peer networks. But today, the challenge has deepened. It’s no longer just about who owns the car; it’s about who controls the intelligence driving the entire system.

Why "Futureproof Prosperity" is the Next Step

This brings us to the new chapter of our journey: "Surviving Disruption 2: Futureproof Prosperity."

If Book 1 was about Transformation, Book 2 is about Augmentation. We are moving beyond the "Sharing Economy" into the "Intelligence Economy."

The tools that once felt like science fiction—AI systems that compress weeks of work into minutes and decentralized funding that bypasses banks—are now the standard operating conditions. We aren't just reinventing what we sell; we are re-skilling how we think.

"The real divide is no longer between technology and people. It is between those who observe the pattern—and those who react too late."

What’s Changed?

In the transition from Book 1 to Book 2, we explore three critical shifts:

1. From Access to Intelligence: It’s not enough to have access to a platform; you must now have the intelligence to leverage it faster than your competition.

2. From Displacement to Expansion: While the sharing economy displaced traditional hotels and taxis, AI is expanding what a single human being is capable of achieving.

3. From Reactive to Deliberate: Survival is no longer enough. To thrive, you must be deliberate in your re-skilling.

The Journey Continues

The world did not reset; it simply found a higher gear. Whether you are a startup founder trying to craft the perfect pitch or a corporate leader trying to protect your market share, the rules of disruption remain the same: Disrupt, Reinvent, Transform, and Innovate.

The tools have changed, but the goal remains the same: Prosperity in an age of constant flux.

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Are you ready to see the structure beneath the chaos?

Check out Surviving Disruption 2: Futureproof Prosperity and learn how to move beyond simple survival and start thriving in the age of AI.

Thanks for your support 

Laura Maya