This document discusses how technology is changing exponentially while people tend to think linearly. It highlights how a lack of understanding future trends causes strategic planning to fail for 88% of companies. Some key technology trends discussed include the sharing economy, machine learning, cloud computing, the internet of things, big data, and mobility. The document emphasizes that mobile technology is massively growing and will drive customers. It also notes that startups are being valued at over $1 billion and how companies like Uber and Airbnb have business models unlike traditional companies. The document encourages keeping up with exponential changes through a futurist book club.