eBay – The Perfect Store(y) of network effects
A few thoughts on why eBay is a great example of how a business grew through indirect network effects
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Zuckerberg’s Big Bet on a New Set of Network Benefits
Facebook’s acquisition of Oculus VR is all about indirect network benefits.
LOVE YOUR DOG, LIVE YOUR LIFE: ROVER.COM OFFERS PET PARENTS A PEACE OF MIND
Rover.com provides a dog Airbnb service that connects pet sitters and pet owners.
WeWork is betting on network effects in networking
WeWork has created network effects in a traditional real estate leasing business model that has allowed it to scale bigger and faster than its competitors.
Care.com – Family Care Marketplace
Care.com – an online market connecting families with caregivers
Groupon – Will Weak Network Effects Be Its Downfall?
Groupon is a multi-sided platform without the means of leveraging its network effects for market dominance, which in the end could kill their business.
Predix – Turning Data into Insights and Insights into Action
With its pattern-finding platform, Predix, GE is transforming from a traditional equipment manufacturer to a full-fledge customer solutions provider – optimizing both customer outcomes and profitability.
IMG’s three pronged network effect strategy
IMG is a sports talent agency that uses a three pronged network effect strategy to attract more athletes, agents and advertisers to beat its competitors.
Rue La La is declining in ooh la la
Rue La La may come to rue the day it decided the novelty of flash sale sites was enough to create and capture value.
Skype: The ultimate network business
Skype is the largest VoIP service in the world. Its success has been driven largely by the fact that its user base effectively grows itself. The sheer size of this network provides ample opportunity for value capture.