Wealthfront – Why Automated Advising and Millennials Were Made For Each Other.
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“Daifune” – The evolution of a traditional Japanese fishing business to modern times
Context Oiso is a town located in Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan, 70km (44mi) outside of Tokyo. It has a population of just over 32,000 people and is known for the first recreational beach in Japan which opened in 1885. While […]
CommonBond: Disrupting the $1.3 Trillion Student Loan Market
How three MBA students went from disgruntled borrowers to co-founders of a marketplace lending platform that is restoring the element of community in finance
Everlane: Winning with ‘Radical Transparency’
Everlane is an online retailer offering elevated “basics” (i.e. white t-shirts, cashmere sweaters, leather tote bags). Everlane’s entire business model is centered on “price transparency” in their products. Everlane is targeting the millennial shopper who believe in companies with a […]
Citi Bike – Potholes instead of Profits
Citi Bike, the popular NYC bike share system, looks to turn a corner (financially) after a rocky start.
Zenefits: Disrupting Human Resources Management
Zenefits is one of the fastest growing software-as-a-service startups of all time, using a unique model to disrupt the payroll and business insurance industries.
Zappos – Powered by Service but Stunted by Recent Changes?
Zappos has effectively set the standard for other e-commerce operations and, with annual sales in excess of $2 billion dollars, it’s clear that Zappos has been able to align its business and operating models. However, as they continue to experiment in these operating areas, they should be wary of misalignment going forward.
The Hype Machine – More Than Just The Hype
By having an operating model founded on nothing more than 'page view' payment, the Hype Machine has been become an authentic, authoritative new music source
Warby Parker – making eyewear accessible
How it all started Warby Parker (“WP”) is an American glasses brand that was founded in 2010 with the objective to offer designer eyewear at a revolutionary price, while leading the way for socially businesses. At the time, the company’s […]
Missed Opportunities at Coin
Coin failed to take advantage of a unique but temporary niche in the consumer payments space by giving users a way to eliminate the need for carrying all their credit cards. Due to development and other operating failures, competitors have emerged which greatly threaten its viability as a company.