Up and Running

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Understanding the problem you are solving for your customers is undoubtedly the biggest challenge you’ll face when you’re starting a business. Customers need to want what you are selling and your product needs to solve a real problem. It’s an explanation of how you deliver value to your customers at an appropriate cost.

Business Model 137

Business Model Disintermediation Affiliate Advertising 137

Growthink Blog

JUNE 14, 2017

I recently wrote that, when it comes to customer relationships, most businesses should NOT emulate Amazon, since Amazon's margins are so thin. And for lifetime customer value, McDonalds. to canvas 300+ of the world’s biggest cities and thus make it so easy for Uber customers to buy transportation from the company. Warby Parker.

Disintermediation 59

Disintermediation Business Model B2B Revenue 59

VC Adventure

APRIL 11, 2011

The ability of Adhesive companies to insert themselves into the data stream, which existing marketplace players will enable and encourage this, and exactly who the ultimate beneficiaries are (not to mention who is being disintermediated) are key components to a company’s ability to gain rapid market share and scale. Margin Dynamics.

Disintermediation 82

Disintermediation Advertising Portfolio Aggregator 82

Rob Go

JANUARY 21, 2016

Convenience tends to be an area where incumbents struggle, especially when convenience is tied to new forms of distribution. Incumbents are where they are because they have scale through the existing large modes of distribution (eg: physical retail). Our consumer portfolio has largely been focused around convenience. For Founders.

Disintermediation 28

Disintermediation Distribution Demand Flash 28

VC Adventure

APRIL 11, 2011

The ability of Adhesive companies to insert themselves into the data stream, which existing marketplace players will enable and encourage this, and exactly who the ultimate beneficiaries are (not to mention who is being disintermediated) are key components to a company’s ability to gain rapid market share and scale. Margin Dynamics.

Disintermediation 48

Disintermediation Advertising Portfolio Aggregator 48

Agile VC

JUNE 12, 2012

It’s conceptually no different from the early days of Western Union’s original payments business when people “wired” money to one another at each end of a physical distribution network. Like anyone else, they are looking to own the customer data and offer smart loyalty programs. FAQ A: What about Square?

Mobile 250

Mobile Disintermediation SMS Government 250