5 Industries That Are Ready to Be Disrupted in 2018

When it comes to industries that offer entrepreneurs big opportunities, they often fall into the following categories: they're highly fragmented, outdated, or just generally reviled. The industries below are, accordingly, ready for big changes. Several innovative, well-funded startups already have taken notice and are busy muscling their way in with products and services designed to change the status quo. Here are five industries--and their disruptive startups--to watch in 2018. Just about everybody needs insurance, but few people get excited about it: The health insurance industry consistently lands near the bottom of the American Customer Satisfaction Index, and life and property insurance companies aren't exactly known for their ability to inspire.