Bill Ready (@williamready) profile picture

CEO @Pinterest. Previously President of Commerce & Payments @Google, COO @PayPal, CEO @Venmo & @Braintree.

San Francisco
Joined October 2009
Photo by Bill Ready (@williamready)Photo by Bill Ready (@williamready)Photo by Bill Ready (@williamready)Photo by Bill Ready (@williamready)Photo by Bill Ready (@williamready)Photo by Bill Ready (@williamready)Photo by Bill Ready (@williamready)Photo by Bill Ready (@williamready)Photo by Bill Ready (@williamready)Photo by Bill Ready (@williamready)
I just read Pinterest’s 2024 Trend Report and it’s probably got $1B+ worth of startup ideas in it I can’t believe what I read....some CRAZY trends Read my analysis on the report (save it): 1. Bodycare will have a major moment in 2024 Startup idea: Eight Sleep of bathtubs/bathtub pillows Everyone wants an in-house spa. Body lotion aesthetic +245%, Spa aesthetic +60% 2. People want to go off-roading Startup idea: Rapha for Offroaders (fine apparel, community meetups), Cybertruck is good timing (nice work, Elon!) Search terms: Overland gear +100%, Off road car +40%, Adventure car +80% 3. "Badminton" is the next big thing Free startup ideas: Barstool for Badminton, AI Badminton influencer, new badminton racquet company Search terms: “Badminton racket” +80% “Badminton bag” +105% “Badminton shoes” +50% “Badminton outfit” +80% “Playing badminton aesthetic” +45% 4. "Eclectic Grandpa" is the new "coastal grandma". You're going to dress like it's 1956. Free startup ideas: The Supreme of Cardigans, personalized jean jacket company Thankfully for me, I've always been into grandpa vibes. Has my time come? Search terms: “Customised denim jacket” +355% “Eclectic clothing style” +130% “Grandpa core” +65% “Retro streetwear” +55% “Grandpa style” +60% 5. "Fishtanks" are all the rage Free startup ideas: Free community for fish dads/moms, $50/monthly box for fish owners, Hermes of Fish Bowl company Search terms: “Small aquarium design” +245% “Fish tank themes ideas” +410% “Turtle terrarium ideas” +135% “Planted fish bowl” +95% “Bioactive vivarium” +85% 6. "Western" vibes are in demand Free startup ideas: Williams Sonoma of Western, acquire/incubate a video game and skin it western Search terms: Western bedding ideas +310%, Vintage american +145% 7. "Jazz" is in. I love a piano bar... Free startup ideas: Spotify for Jazz, "The Jazz Company" the stop for jazz apparel, Jazz paid community to attend intimate Jazz shows in NYC/LA, vertical saas for jazz bars Search terms: “Jazz aesthetic clothing” +180% “Jazz bar outfit” +75% “Jazz funk” +75% “Piano jazz” +105% “Jazz club outfit” +65% 8. "Kitchens" are about to get a kitschy facelift Free startup ideas: eBay for cool vintage homeware, local newsletter for thrifted finds in your city Search terms: “Eclectic kitchen decor” +50% “Kitschy kitchen” +75% “Green kitchen paint” +55% “Eccentric kitchen” +160% “Retro pink kitchens” +40% 9. "Tropical" is on people's minds I live in Miami so this speaks to soul. Free startup idea: @vacation_inc inc for everything (think digital too), the Heineken for tropical non alcoholic Search terms: “Pineapple mocktails” +70% “Crushed pineapple upside down cake” +50% “Coconut aesthetic” +35% “Hawaiian sheet pan chicken” +35% “Tropical chic decor” +110% 10. If you made it this far, you deserve a gift You clearly are into using tech to find profitable startup ideas I use 6 tools to come up with top startup ideas that are validated and I want to share them with you Click below to get them to have endless startup ideas gregisenberg.com/6tools ok back to the Pinterest report... 11. Bows" are everywhere Free startup ideas: honestly this isn't my area of expertise but follow me @gregisenberg for more free startup ideas on Twitter powered by community (thank you!) Trending search terms: "Bow necklace" +180%, “Bow aesthetic” +55% “Bow crochet” +80% “Heels with bows” +40% 12. "Getting personal" is on people's minds Startup idea: Social networks driven by real talk/friendship not algo feeds, @amoamoamo doing cool stuff here but tip of the iceberg of the new social apps we can create (and people want) Search terms: Hot seat questions +825% That's a wrap! Those are my favorite trends from this year's Pinterest Predicts. What trend did you like/dislike/think there is business opportunity? Quote RT and let me know. Thanks @Pinterest for sharing this treasure chest with the world. We appreciate it. Bonus trend: "Cute Coins" Piggy banks are about to get cuter Search terms: “Credit card stickers” +140% “Ceramic piggy bank” +95% “Teddy bank” +75% “Piggy bank design” +55% “Aesthetic piggy bank” +35% Follow me @gregisenberg if you want more startup ideas in your feed
55
100
17
1,171
371,986
Register for Pinterest Presents, the must-watch global advertiser summit of the year. Get ready for the latest updates from @Pinterest CEO @williamready and new Chief Product Officer Sabrina Ellis. Streaming globally on September 13. hopin.com/events/pinterest-p…
2
8
19
2,855
Bill Ready retweeted
Trends in mental health problems among US women and girls, 2001 to 2018. It's so obvious that something changed, and we all know what it is.
436
1,687
499
9,548
3,287,853
"For a lot of this discussion, it’s been that, well, the social media platform is reflecting human nature, but in reality, AI has been amplifying the darkest aspects, preying upon basis instincts..." @pinterest CEO @williamready on the threat of artificial intelligence.
31
45
9
118
84,178
Shopify Audiences is now integrating with @Pinterest 📌🚀
Replying to @ddebow
Shopify Audiences now integrates with @Pinterest, in addition to our existing integrations with Google and Meta. Export your custom audiences to your Pinterest Ads account for better targeting and higher conversion. shopify.com/editions/winter2…
2
6
3
35
11,595
Bill Ready retweeted
📣 Announcing our latest Keynote: Pinterest 📣 📌 We are excited to announce the keynote from the CEO who has cemented Pinterests’ reputation as a top destination to discover and shop outstanding ideas. See speakers: hubs.la/Q01vLdpR0 #shoptalk #ideas #pinterest
3
1
10
What make Pinterest different from other social media platforms and why Gen Z loves it, according to CEO Bill Ready. "People aren't shouting about their politics," he tells @emilychangtv
3
15
3
39
CHA-CHA-CHA-CHA-CHANGES 💥 @Pinterest CEO @williamready says the platform's been expanding its use of video content, adding that he sees opportunity to drive greater engagement by linking more users with shopping experiences.
3
6
2
22
Together with @CCSSO’s 2022 State Teachers of the Year, we are sharing tips for teachers who are getting started as part of a new @Pinterest video series. Stay tuned ahead of World Teachers' Day this October.
11
61
5
458
Teachers, whether you are stepping into the classroom for the first time, or have been teaching for years — I am here for you. 💕 I’m thrilled to share that I am teaming up with @Pinterest to help celebrate and support educators!
260
288
30
1,750
Bill Ready retweeted
Watch and learn how the world’s leading expert on staying hidden uses virtual cards to keep his card number safe. 👣 Virtual cards from Google Pay will start rolling out this summer, helping you keep your card numbers safe too. 🔐 Full video on YT: youtube.com/watch?v=orBZrVUJ…
4
14
2
42
“More and more consumers are turning to digital for inspiration,” @Google's @williamready says on e-commerce trends. “U.S. consumers now spend more time online than ever before. ... They’re looking at videos and images and rich content for shopping inspiration.” Full comments:
3
5
15
I talked to @williamready about Google's Shopping makeover, and to luxury brands about what it would take for them to sell via Google: More control of the experience. Here's how Google plans to give them that voguebusiness.com/technology… in @VogueBusiness
1
2
11
Bill Ready retweeted
Get more bang for your buck when searching Google for products to buy online. When you link favorite loyalty programs to your Google account, we'll show you the best purchase options for you. 🛍️
42
48
6
315
Bill Ready retweeted
WooCommerce merchants will soon have even more ways to get discovered across Google – right from their store's Woo dashboard. 🎉 #GML2021
This Post is from an account that no longer exists. Learn more
5
1
11
Bill Ready retweeted
🆕 Push your inventory straight to Google and route shoppers to your online store, now available with Square for Retail. Click the link below to start publishing.

2
18
7
99
“Users are increasingly expressing their own preferences directly,” says Google's @williamready. “They say they want to shop locally or from minority-owned businesses. They want to shop their values.” f-st.co/py1k4ar
1
5
2
10
Bill Ready retweeted
More merchants on Google = more choices for shoppers. Now any one of Shopify’s more than 1.7 million merchants can more easily feature their products across Google, including Search, Images, Maps and YouTube, in just a few clicks.
16
117
32
532