The shift from single-player to multiplayer software is being seen in various industries, from video games to design software. Collaborative software like Figma is valued at over a billion dollars and allows users to work on the same file simultaneously.
Sriram Krishnan talks about how his company, Front, is changing the game when it comes to customer support with a multiplayer version of an email inbox. He also discusses his vision for making browsers a multiplayer experience by allowing individuals to share their browsing experiences with others.
The absence of a multiplayer browser is surprising given the success of multiplayer options for basic video editing apps like iMovie and Figma for After Effects. The potential for a multiplayer browser is great, and it is shocking that no one has capitalized on it yet.
The process of negotiating contracts is outdated, with lawyers using a system of track changes and redlining that creates numerous versions and delays. However, new technologies are emerging to modernize the process and make it more efficient.