This so incredibly interesting and thoughtful that I want to empty my RSS-reader and start over with blogs like this. I’ll be coming back to his post several times for sure. Economies of Scale, Economies of Scope
Instead of asking, “How much do I value this item?” we should ask “If I did not own this item, how much would I pay to obtain it?” And the same goes for career opportunities. We shouldn’t ask, “How much do I value this opportunity?” but “If I did not have this opportunity, how much would I be willing to sacrifice in order to obtain it?” A method to not get stuck in your ways, […]
The other day, I tweeted that all emails should have an unsubscribe-button. It was a frustrated reaction to an overflowing inbox filled with persistent sales people and CC-conversations with limited relevance to me. After giving this some more thought, it’s actually not a bad idea. Email is a moderately good communication tool, given that you use it the right way. Its downfall is that its efficiency relies on a third party to use it correctly. […]
thecatscan: Frank the cat and her spotted belly (submitted by babybearface) State of the internet, 2012.
thecatscan: Frank the cat and her spotted belly (submitted by babybearface) State of the internet, 2012.
Reporter: Did you ever think that the lessons you first learned on the stage of an improv comedy theater in Chicago would pay off later in life? Bill Murray: It pays off in you life when you´re in an elevator and people are uncomfortable. You can just say, “That’s a beautiful scarf.” It’s just thinking about making someone else feel comfortable. You don’t worry about yourself, because we’re vibrating together. If I can make yours […]
A sign of the times. (via bjornjeffery on Instagram)
A sign of the times. (via bjornjeffery on Instagram)
I often read references to legacy companies that repeat the same mantra at all their trade conferences, thought pieces and future predictions: we need to find new business models. Since I never went to business school, I’m sort of stepping out on a limb here. But it seems to me that a business model consists of one or several streams of revenue. The combination of these it what constitutes the business model. Therefore it isn’t […]
A very solid walkthrough of parameters to consider when creating platform companies. I wish there was more blog posts like this. All Markets Are Not Created Equal: 10 Factors To Consider When Evaluating Digital Marketplaces | Above the Crowd | By Bill Gurley
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