“The use of connectivity is still only just beginning; many areas that will be transformed by software and the internet in the next decade or two have barely been touched.”
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Formerly of a16z, Evans is one of tech's most-read independent analysts, known for rigorous, data-driven essays on mobile, platforms, and AI. He exemplifies the analyst who turns raw industry data into clear structural understanding.
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