COVID-19 Tech Start-up Business Ideas

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected a lot of things in the world. It has brought a lot of changes in every sphere of our lives, ranging from our everyday lifestyle to 'big' companies and businesses. The pandemic has ruined many businesses and rendered a lot more bankrupt.

To survive, companies have to adapt and follow the new paradigm shift that came with the COVID-19 crisis. The demand for tech skills is now on the rise and not coming down anytime soon.  Individuals with little or no idea of I.T or tech-related skills are laid-off and those with tech skills are recruited to meet up with the shift to digital transformation. So as an individual, if you do not have any tech skill or idea that will be beneficial to a company or organization, you might sooner or later start losing your relevance at your place of work.

To stay relevant, certain 'new' tech skills are to be acquired or put into use. If you have I.T related/tech skills, it is time to put them to use or start up a career on them. In the list below, there are some of the tech skills that are in high demand in this post-COVID 19 economy.

Top 7 Tech Start-up Business Ideas to make the best out of COVID-19

1. Digital Marketing
2. Cloud Computing
3. Cyber-security
4. Data Science
5. Web/Software Development
6. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
7. Communication Skills

Digital Marketing

I do not think there is much need to re-emphasize the fact that there is a shift in the economic and financial markets. Most businesses have changed their marketing strategies from the regular traditional methods of marketing to a more digital one. This helps them increase income, save time and resources and still reach a wider range of audience in a short time. An example is the Zoom application. The COVID-19 pandemic came as a blessing in disguise for its owner. Most organizations have to keep up with meetings, conferences and still run their businesses without breaking the COVID-19 safety regulations. Now, the Zoom owner is worth billions of dollars. Digital marketing is a very good idea of a tech skill to learn in this post-pandemic economy.

Cloud Computing

Businesses are now heavily investing in cloud computing technologies. I.T firms are in high demand for computer scientists, cloud engineers, architects, and infrastructural architects to help move their operations to the cloud. Tech skills like python or even basic clouding are very important.

Cyber-Security

Just as security is very important in the society, it is also very important to companies. There will be a serious problem if the network of a company is under attack. So to prevent such, companies are on the look-out for individuals with skills in cyber-security to help them fend off and safeguard their network against phishing and malware attacks. If you are an expert in this field or have the tech skill to function here, then you are being sought for!

Data Science

The importance of data in a company cannot be overlooked. Once tampered with, the fall of such a business is imminent. Companies with the right data can easily predict and salvage future business disruptions. This will help them serve their customers better and to do this, they need the services of data scientists. Data scientists collect, interpret and analyze data. Experts in such fields are those with a degree in computer science, I.T or any data related skill.

Web/Software development

These involve the act of developing software by writing maintainable codes. Web development is the term that is used to describe the process of creating web application or websites that needs to get hosted. They are two different tech skills that are in high demand today. Knowledge of any of these skills will earn you a spot in today's economy. So if you are a web or software developer, work more to improve on yourself and if you are not, make an effort to learn it. What matters most is the interest and passion you put into it.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

It is no news that most businesses want to get automated and to do so, AI experts are needed. The work-load of about two to three men can be done by one machine so why not go automated. AI experts help to make the machines function effectively and independently. This helps to get rid of certain roles in the organization.

Communication Skills

I know you might be wondering what this skill is doing on the list. It may not be a tech skill but its use is equally useful and in high demand. Of what use is a wonderfully collated data if it can't be effectively communicated to the employer, investors, or business leaders who make important decisions in the organization?

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Where Can These Skills be Applicable?

There are several organizations urgently seeking the services of candidates with tech-related skills so knowing where to look is also very important. Examples of where these skills are 

needed are companies with financial services (insurance and banking), healthcare providers, education, and also I.T firms. 

Logistics and shipping firms need cloud engineers, developers, and cyber-security specialists. The services of architects, machine learning experts, data scientists, and even researchers are also needed in e-commerce.

Conclusion

It is important to state that tech skills that are useful in a post-COVID 19 economy are not limited to this list but what matters most is to stay relevant at your respective place of work or get a better paying source of income. This means that up-skilling is necessary. You might have noticed that the demand and vacancies for some professions or skills have reduced compared to others. This is as a result of the shift that came with the COVID 19 pandemic. So if businesses can shift to adapt better, why can’t you?