Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 20, 2021
These include companies across multiple industry spectrums, notably NetFlix in entertainment, AirBnB in hospitality, and Whole Foods for groceries. Building and managing teams along the new lines outlined is not easy, and that’s why it’s a real competitive advantage when you do it.
Tech Zulu Event
APRIL 9, 2015
Companies like Google, Facebook, eBay, Xbox Live, Hulu, and Netflix would have been seriously hurt as they hemorrhaged dissatisfied customers who would likely refuse to pay extra to just bid on select items on eBay, or watch “House of Cards” on Netflix. Doesn’t seem fair at all does it.
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Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Of course branding is many things and this post doesn’t attempt a master class. Warby Parker produces modern eyewear at affordable prices, Apple produces elegant, premium technology products, Netflix offers an enormous library of binge-worthy, unique video. Here are some ideas of what I believe matters. What is it, really?
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 12, 2018
Throughout all of this we saw a tinkerer, a problem solver and a completely obsessed leader who was competitive and wanted to win. But we were sure that Jamie would be maniacally focused on improving the product, marketing the dream to consumers and out-maneuvering the slower-moving competition. We weren’t sure.
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 8, 2010
The philosophy of OPEC has been that if they can limit the amount of oil supplied to the world they can maintain high prices in a world where demand and competition should naturally have downward pressure on oil prices. Because they are anti-competitive most countries ban cartels. I would reduce my equity stake much further.
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 4, 2010
Reading it felt like read a university book for an economics class and no wonder since he’s a professor at Harvard Business School. In fact, the incumbent is usually very dismissive of this new competition as our the large buyers of the incumbent’s products. It is not a beach novel to be sure.
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Public Storage is the Blockbuster Video of their industry and we set out to build Netflix. 80% of our software was “below the surface” and not apparent to the market or competition. Little old us. Sound familiar? If you want to know how that worked out for the respective parties see the chart below. The Early Years.
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