The short version

Alex Kantrowitz predicted on July 10, 2026: “Pinterest... reminds me a bit of Foursquare's attempt to turn itself into a data business after people stopped using the check-ins.” Verdict: Still evolving. This is an implied prediction about Pinterest's strategic direction and its potential effectiveness, drawing a parallel to Foursquare. The success or failure of Pinterest's data strategy is an ongoing…

Prediction by

Alex Kantrowitz

On July 10, 2026

“Pinterest... reminds me a bit of Foursquare's attempt to turn itself into a data business after people stopped using the check-ins.”

Follow-up

This is an implied prediction about Pinterest's strategic direction and its potential effectiveness, drawing a parallel to Foursquare. The success or failure of Pinterest's data strategy is an ongoing process that is still evolving and difficult to definitively judge as 'right' or 'wrong' at this stage. The prediction date is July 10, 2026, and this is a longer-term trajectory.

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