What new fields should we enter next?

In addition to existing fields, VCs are focusing on the following “second wave” areas:

School Safety Tech: AI for mass shootings, school routes, and mental health

SaaS for small and medium-sized municipalities: A simplified police operations tool for municipalities with populations of under 100,000

Climate disaster + insurance integration: Predicting floods and wildfires and offering insurance products as a package

Privacy-conscious AI: Technology that respects personal information, even in facial recognition and voice analysis

In addition, as an increasing number of companies design products with exports outside the US (especially to the Middle East and ASEAN), the combination of public safety and global expansion will become increasingly important.

This story highlights emerging frontiers where public safety technology is evolving, signaling fresh opportunities for entrepreneurs to innovate in untapped or underdeveloped areas. It encourages founders to think beyond current solutions and explore “second wave” markets driven by societal needs, global expansion, and evolving technology ethics.

Entrepreneur Inspiration

1. Expand into underserved segments. Small and medium municipalities are just beginning to adopt modern SaaS tools, creating a large, less competitive market ripe for tailored solutions.
2. Address urgent social issues. School safety tech targeting mass shootings and mental health combines high-impact mission with growing demand, offering both value and purpose.
3. Integrate climate resilience and finance. Combining disaster prediction with insurance product innovation shows how cross-industry solutions can unlock new revenue streams and customer trust.
4. Lead with privacy-first innovation. Privacy-conscious AI meets rising regulatory pressures, differentiating products in sensitive areas like facial recognition and voice analysis.
5. Plan for global scalability early. Designing products for export to regions like the Middle East and ASEAN emphasizes the importance of adaptable, culturally aware solutions in a globally connected market.

If preferred, a detailed article or market map visualizing these second-wave opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors can be provided.