Everything is teachable – Platform play in education
A closer look at the Airbnb of education
Indirect Network Effects
CarGurus: Building the world’s most trusted and transparent automotive marketplace
CarGurus, a leading online automotive marketplace, has grown significantly in the last years. Why the company has grown so fast? Is that growth sustainable? In this post it will be analyzed how the company creates value, how the company has been scaled and whether its growth is sustainable.
GoodRx or GreatRx?
GoodRx is taking the healthcare industry by storm. In an industry that relied on trade secrets to thrive, GoodRx in employing a unique digital platform strategy to increase price transparency to end customers. What makes them click?
Craigslist: a platform eroded by platforms
Craigslist grew rapidly by leveraging hyper-local network effects – but now faces market share erosion as other platforms enter niche segments. Who will win, and how?
Google Maps Doubles Down on Network Effects to Stave Off Formidable Competition
Google Maps has evolved into a platform boasting powerful direct and indirect network effects.
WeChat – The One App That Rules Them All
Introduced as a messaging app in 2011 by Tencent, WeChat has evolved into lifestyle platform for users in China. With ~850 million monthly active users, it now offers to its users what Facebook, WhatsApp, Messenger, Venmo, Grubhub, Amazon, Uber, Apple Pay, etc. together offer in the West. The blog discusses how WeChat has used the strong network effects to emerge as the one app that rules them all.
The Procrastinator Gets the Worm: HotelTonight Creates a Win-Win for Hotels and Last-Minute Travelers
The Platform Launched in 2010, HotelTonight is a mobile application that connects travelers seeking last-minute hotel accommodations with hotels eager to monetize vacant rooms. Unlike competitors in the travel industry focused on traditional bookings via a web-based platform (i.e. Priceline, […]
Upwork: Connecting Freelancers to Gigs On-Demand
Upwork connects freelancers with remote work on-demand. As a two-sided platform, Upwork built and scaled both its freelancer and employer client base. With indirect network effects, this platform captures value by serving as a connector, facilitating matching, communication, and payment.
WeWork: “A Platform for Creators”
WeWork: A platform for work space, community, and business services
Crowdsourcing your Day
TaskRabbit is a two-sided crowdsourced marketplace model that connects TaskPosters, people who need help completing tasks to Taskers, people who are willing to complete the tasks. How it Works: TaskPoster posts a job and is able to view 3 contractors […]