South Africa, Jan. 27 -- From where I sit in the workspace industry, I see in real time how businesses and professionals are adapting. What is clear is this: the future of entrepreneurship is not being shaped by one big disruption, but by several steady shifts that are changing how we build companies, lead teams, and define work itself.

Predicting the future is a good way to look clever briefly and foolish permanently. Still, here is what I sense we will see more of in the next 12 months, and what it means for entrepreneurs.

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