Though some perspectives deem the world shrinking more than ever, for entrepreneurs the world is bigger than ever and free for the taking—in terms of launching a business, at least. As new technology makes it not only possible, but also desirable, to bring businesses to emerging markets, entrepreneurs should view the prospect as a chance to build their reputation and expertise, whether they choose to eventually expand to the United States or not.
Commentary by Noam Josephides, the CEO of Vonetize, a global video-on-demand service provider and the company behind SmartVOD. Vonetize develops premium content services and technology platforms for Smart TVs and mobile devices which reach millions of viewers worldwide, with an emphasis on emerging markets. SmartVOD is a premium VOD service offering the latest films and shows from major Hollywood studios on mobile devices to audiences in over 60 countries worldwide. The company partners with top-tier content producers like Disney, Warner Bros, and Miramax and leading consumer electronics brands such as Samsung, LG, and Toshiba to provide the latest Hollywood releases to its users across the world.
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