The presentation discusses the growth of mobile apps and importance of businesses developing mobile apps, noting that by 2015 mobile app development projects will outnumber PC projects 4 to 1 and highlighting key benefits for businesses such as allowing customers to access information easily and promoting the business through features like push notifications, coupons, and social media integration. Industries well-suited for mobile apps include lawyers, realtors, restaurants, fitness gyms, hotels, and auto dealerships. Developing a mobile app can help businesses compete by allowing customers to access information anywhere and promoting customer engagement through the app.