Zillow: The Platform for Homes
The Zillow recipe for platform success: Give away data and tools, sell ads and services, buy up competitors and platform-enhancing technologies.
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The Unreal Platform for Game Developers
Because where else could I buy an Enchanted Forest for $49.95?
Turo: Airbnb of Auto
Turo, the Airbnb of autos, is well-positioned to scale more quickly than competitors to offer the best car rental experiences in the country.
UPS Prepares to Take on Amazon
Has UPS thought of “Fulfilled by UPS?” It could be its best bet to defend against Amazon.
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, […]
HireVue: A Digital Platform for Recruiting
Digital recruiting platform HireVue is disrupting traditional recruiting processes
Steam: The iTunes of Video Games
Before Uber, Facebook, Airbnb and the App Store, there was Steam
In Airbnb We Trust
Airbnb has cleverly built a platform to create trust among complete strangers.
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