Overview
Apply newly developed technology from one industry to another that hasn't yet adopted similar technology, capitalizing on the timing difference.
Company examples
- Square - Applied mobile technology to revolutionize point-of-sale systems for small businesses
- 23andMe - Brought DNA sequencing technology to the consumer market for ancestry and health insights
- Zipline - Adapted drone technology for medical supply delivery in remote areas
Questions to consider
- What emerging technologies in one industry could solve problems in another, less technologically advanced industry?
- How can we apply successful business models from one sector to disrupt traditional practices in another?
How to cite
Faster Than Normal. “Industry timing arbitrage Framework.” fasterthannormal.co/business-frameworks/industry-timing-arbitrage. Accessed 2026.