Blog Posts
3 Reasons Why Marketplace Models Can Disrupt the Fundraising Industry
When thinking about developing a digital fundraising strategy for your startup and outreaching to foreign investors, make sure you consider how a marketplace could take it to the next level. Online intermediaries providing matchmaking services between companies seeking growth finance and investors could come to the rescue. The world’s 6 most valuable companies by market […]
Seven Ways Remote Work Can Revitalise Smaller Cities
As the number of covid19 cases continues to escalate globally, one real consequence has been the dramatic rise in remote working. In fighting the pandemic, governments across the globe are urging “employees at all work sites … to work remotely whenever and wherever possible” while managers are trying to establish effective work norms as the […]
Marketplace Strategies for Business
Welcome to our 1-day Marketplace Strategies Masterclass where you’ll learn how to design, launch, and monetize your own digital marketplace. Whatever your business is, you are or you will compete with or build on top of existing marketplaces. But this game needs to be played with marketplace rules! […]
12 Keys to Successful Freelancing
A lot of people want to go into freelancing but do not often take the time to understand what it takes to be successful at it. I have compiled 12 solid keys that will help you become a successful and happy freelancer. 1. Set Your Goals Before you start freelancing, you need to set your goals […]
Platform Strategies for Business in the Digital Age
The world’s 6 most valuable companies by market capitalization (Amazon, Apple, Alibaba, Microsoft, Alphabet, Facebook) and 70% of the $1 billion+ unicorn startups (Didi, Airbnb, Uber) operate digital ecosystems that match buyers & sellers, and gain enormous market share from network effects. Yet, only 3% of established companies have adopted active platform strategies. But things […]
5 Secrets to Launching Your Side Hustle in College
If you’re a college student with a big idea, there’s no reason to wait until graduation to start. Starting a business in college will not only help you get a head start in your industry, but it’s also a way to earn some extra cash. A lot of students take part-time jobs bartending or working […]
