Platform Scale
How an emerging business model helps startups build large empires with minimum investment
in:
Startups
Summary:
The book provides a comprehensive guide on how startups can leverage platform-based business models to scale rapidly with minimal investment, by facilitating exchanges between producers and consumers. It delves into the design principles, growth strategies, and underlying economics that enable platforms to thrive in the digital ecosystem.
Key points:
1. Platform Business Model: Choudary describes a business model that uses technology to connect people in a marketplace, allowing them to create and share value efficiently without traditional supply chains.
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