The Blue Marble` image was captured by NASA roughly 45 years ago, while smartphones were invented eight years ago, revolutionizing the way we take images and store data. Companies like CartoDB are now ushering in the age of data analysis, with a focus on location data that changes how we act and react in the world. Javier de la Torre, co-founder and CEO of CartoDB, recently discussed this shift with Forbes Magazine, highlighting the importance of analyzing location data for better business decisions and making the world a better place through partnerships with organizations like the World Resources Institute and Global Forest Watch. As imaging and location data become more relevant, they may soon be as common a resource for everyday decision-making as a Google search.