A darling of the NY Tech scene, Peloton recently ascended to unicorn status, attracting the attention of well-capitalized competitors. What should Peloton do to defend its platform strategy and growth trajectory?
Shopify burst on the scene in 2004 as a straightforward way for merchants to set up an online store at a hosted domain. The Canadian firm initially gained traction through its product superiority and affordability. Merchants and customers loved the […]
Grubhub is attempting to increase network effects and increase barriers to multi-homing for customers on both sides of their platform
Revolutionalizing the film development process through an online platform where filmmakers and writers meet
Airbnb builds trust to maximize networks effects and minimize disintermediation
What's so special about this Boston-based alcohol delivery company?
GitHub has created a platform for software development based on a freemium model.
Apple’s high quality app marketplace effectively creates and captures value for themselves, developers, and users alike.
Etsy is the two-sided platform for arts, crafts, and unique products. But how big can this company grow by only servicing a market more fragmented than SMBs?
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