November 28, 2020, 1:00 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
What will become of Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft in the next ten years? Entrepreneur Carsten Maschmeyer shares his insights in an interview with TECHBOOK, highlighting opportunities and challenges.
The four tech giants are among the most valuable companies in the world. Their founders and leaders have amassed immense wealth. But how long will this success last? Carsten Maschmeyer, who has built his own company and is now a start-up investor (primarily in the tech sector), is looking for founders who want to do the same. In a conversation with TECHBOOK editor-in-chief Andreas Filbig, Carsten Maschmeyer reveals his thoughts on the future of tech companies and what he finds concerning.
Google Has a Monopoly and a Problem
The search engine giant, according to Maschmeyer, will maintain a quasi-monopoly in its core business, where money is primarily made through advertising. However, this area of business could decline in the future. Google might face a significant problem due to technological advancements. Carsten Maschmeyer reveals what that problem is in the video:
Apple: Less Progress, but a Good Ecosystem
What lies ahead for the world’s most valuable company? Apple is often criticized for lacking major innovations since the death of founder Steve Jobs in 2011. Carsten Maschmeyer agrees: “The innovation progress from generation to generation is no longer so strong that you absolutely want the new model every year.” Find out in the video why the Apple company might still remain successful:
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Amazon: Maschmeyer Criticizes Jeff Bezos Harshly
For the shipping giant Amazon, Carsten Maschmeyer distinguishes between the company and its omnipresent founder in his outlook on the future. Maschmeyer wishes Jeff Bezos would do more for his employees, such as addressing issues with minimum wages.
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Find out why Maschmeyer has no concerns about the company Amazon in the video:
Microsoft: Windows Is a Small Part
Are Microsoft’s glory days long gone? After all, home computers and thus Windows are no longer the be-all and end-all. Smartphones, in particular, are replacing the traditional PC for many, and Microsoft no longer has its own operating system in that space. However, Microsoft is far from being on the decline, as Carsten Maschmeyer knows from a personal conversation with Bill Gates. His insights are available in the video: