Exploring Global Digital Trends — Digging into the data with Simon Kemp

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
people’s everyday lives. A must-listen for anyone interested in
the intersection of culture, technology innovation, and the
digital ecosystem.


”Culture is the most important driver of technical behavior … The
human comes before the digital.”


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/ 


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/ 


My latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence:
https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 


About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast:
https://www.unconventionalventures.com/ 


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