Social networks may be the most valuable and durable types of businesses powered by “network effects,” the phenomenon of products or services becoming…
A collection of insights around the trends in consumer marketplaces.
Social networks may be the most valuable and durable types of businesses powered by “network effects,” the phenomenon of products or services becoming…
“Category kings”, defined as market-share leaders in particular business sectors, often wind up creating the majority of the market value relative to …
The Battery Ventures Network Effect Index—which includes 36 current or previously publicly traded companies, each valued at $1 billion or more—highlig…
In the last two decades, dozens of traditional industries have been “Amazoned”—turned upside down by new business models made possible by the Internet…
On Oct. 2, online home-furnishings purveyor Wayfair went public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), pricing its shares above the anticipated range.…
In the second half of Jeff Lu’s interview with HotelTonight Co-Founder and CEO Sam Shank, Shank discusses the mechanics of HotelTonight’s …
In part two of Jeff Lu’s interview with Sprig CEO Gagan Biyani, Biyani focuses on the importance of listening to your customer, and realizing th…
A nutritious, locally sourced and tasty hot meal? Ordered from your mobile device and delivered to your door in about 20 minutes–for $10? That…