Up and Running

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Airbnb is a well-known example of the marketplace business model. Understanding the problem you are solving for your customers is undoubtedly the biggest challenge you’ll face when you’re starting a business. But, ensuring that your product fits the needs of the market is only one part of starting a successful business.

Business Model 137

Business Model Disintermediation Affiliate Advertising 137

thebarefootvc

OCTOBER 25, 2015

I agree with Larry Summers that the blockchain will also be an important part of the next financial revolution – and have invested in 7 companies in the sector over the past 2 years that are working on creating a world where we can have real time, low cost, fully trusted, borderless ownership and transfer of assets for everyone.

Disintermediation 58

Disintermediation United States Nigeria Kenya 58

thebarefootvc

OCTOBER 25, 2015

I agree with Larry Summers that the blockchain will also be an important part of the next financial revolution – and have invested in 7 companies in the sector over the past 2 years that are working on creating a world where we can have real time, low cost, fully trusted, borderless ownership and transfer of assets for everyone.

Disintermediation 40

Disintermediation United States Nigeria Kenya 40

Agile VC

JUNE 12, 2012

At first glance, mobile payments seem like a no brainer… consumers [seemingly] want the convenience of paying with a phone rather than cash or credit card, merchants dislike the cost associated with accepting credit cards, and mobile ecosystem players (e.g. I’ve been an interested observer of electronic payments for 12+ years.

Mobile 250

Mobile Disintermediation SMS Government 250