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5 New Things We Learned About Marketplaces This Year
AI is reshaping marketplaces by collapsing onboarding time, enabling synthetic supply, and making reputation portable,...
By Sonia Nagar
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SaaS Is Getting Crushed. Marketplaces Are Not.
Marketplace businesses are outperforming SaaS because network effects and transaction infrastructure are harder for AI...
By Sonia Nagar
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Added: Feb 26, 2026articleall stages
Internet Maturity & the Growing Importance of Network Effects
The article discusses the concept of internet maturity and the increasing significance of network effects in the...
By Sameer Singh
strategy
Added: Feb 4, 2021articleall stages
When is a Marketplace No Longer a Marketplace?
The article explores the evolution and transformation of marketplaces, questioning when they cease to function as...
By Sameer Singh
strategy
Added: Feb 4, 2021articleall stages
Pipelines, Platforms & The New Rules of Strategy
The article "Pipelines, Platforms, and the New Rules of Strategy" from Harvard Business Review discusses the shift from...
By Marshall W. Van Alstyne, Geoffrey G. Parker, Sangeet Paul Choudary
strategy
Added: Feb 4, 2021articleearly
How to Disrupt Network Effects
The article "How to Disrupt Network Effects" on Medium discusses strategies for overcoming the competitive advantage...
By Sameer Singh
strategy
Added: Feb 4, 2021articleall stages
Roadmap: B2B Marketplaces
The article on Bessemer Venture Partners' Atlas discusses the rise and significance of B2B marketplaces, highlighting...
By Kent Bennett, Connor Watumull, Mike Droesch, Dhruv Jain
strategy
Added: Jul 15, 2020articleall stages
Managed & Vertical Marketplaces: impacts on the shape of the Ecosystemic Organization
The article discusses how managed vertical marketplaces are reshaping ecosystemic organizations by creating more...
By Simone Cicero
strategy
Added: Jul 15, 2020articleall stages
Do You Really Want to Be an eBay?
The article explores the complexities and challenges of becoming an eBay-style platform, emphasizing that while the...
By Andrei Hagiu, Julian Wright
strategy
Added: Jul 15, 2020podcastall stages
Building a marketplace for a fragmented market with complex workflows (Freightos)
The article features an interview with Ruthie Amaru, who discusses her experiences and insights in building...
By Ruth Amaru
strategy
Added: Jun 23, 2020articleall stages
Money Out of Nowhere
The article "Money Out of Nowhere: How Internet Marketplaces Unlock Economic Wealth" by Bill Gurley explores the...
By Bill Gurley
strategy
Added: Jun 23, 2020podcastall stages
Talk to your users before building anything (Florence)
In this episode of the Two-Sided podcast by Sharetribe, Charles Armitage, co-founder of Florence, emphasizes the...
By Charles Armitage
strategy
Added: Jun 23, 2020videoall stages
State of Marketplaces
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By Steve Sloane
strategy
Added: Jun 23, 2020articleall stages
The Oral History of Travel’s Greatest Acquisition: Booking.com
The article on Skift provides an oral history detailing the acquisition of Booking.com by Priceline, now known as...
By Dennis Schaal
strategy
Added: Jun 23, 2020podcastall stages
Optimize for quality and productivity in your marketplace
The podcast episode features Josh Breinlinger discussing the importance of balancing quality and productivity in...
By Josh Breinlinger
strategy
Added: Jun 22, 2020podcastall stages
Build something people want: how to kickstart a marketplace
The article discusses insights from Lenny Rachitsky on building successful marketplace businesses, emphasizing the...
By Lenny Rachitsky
strategy
Added: Jun 22, 2020articleall stages
The Hierarchy of Marketplaces — Introduction and Level 1
The article by Sarah Tavel introduces the concept of the "Hierarchy of Marketplaces," which is a framework for...
By Sarah Tavel
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Added: Jun 16, 2020articleall stages
The a16z Marketplace 100
The article "The Marketplace 100" from Andreessen Horowitz presents a ranking of the largest and fastest-growing...
By Bennett Carroccio, Andrew Chen
strategy
Added: Jun 6, 2020articleearly
Marketplace Liquidity: How Side Switching Can Help
The article discusses the concept of marketplace liquidity and how side-switching can enhance it in digital platforms....
By Sameer Singh
strategy
Added: Jun 6, 2020pdfall stages
Marketplace pricing and feedback
The presentation on SlideShare by jbreinlinger delves into the intricacies of marketplace pricing and feedback...
By Josh Breinlinger
strategy
Added: Jun 6, 2020articleall stages
The New Generation of Labor Marketplaces and the Future of Work
The article from NFX delves into the dynamics and strategies of building successful labor marketplaces, emphasizing the...
By Pete Flint
strategy
Added: May 26, 2020articleearly
Why Marketplaces Fail: The Role of Engagement
The article discusses the crucial role of user engagement in the success of online marketplaces, emphasizing that many...
By Sameer Singh
strategy
Added: May 24, 2020articleearly
When Networks Meet SaaS
The article "When Networks Meet SaaS" explores the synergistic relationship between network effects and Software as a...
By Sameer Singh
strategy
Added: May 24, 2020articleearly
14 Marketplace Mistakes That Are Killing Your Startup
The article on 500.co discusses common pitfalls that startups encounter when building marketplace businesses. It...
By Tristan Pollock
strategy
Added: May 20, 2020articleall stages
How to Kickstart and Scale a Marketplace Business (Several Articles!)
Lenny Rachitsky's article on kickstarting and scaling a marketplace delves into strategies and insights for launching...
By Lenny Rachitsky
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020articleall stages
Platforms vs Verticals and the Next Great Unbundling
The article from Andreessen Horowitz explores the trend of unbundling in the context of platforms and verticals. It...
By Jeff Jordan, D'Arcy Coolican
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020videoall stages
What's Next for Marketplace Startups
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By Li Jin, Frank Chen
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020articleall stages
TaskRabbit’s pioneering marketplace model & missed growth opportunities — Reforge
The article on Reforge's blog discusses TaskRabbit's strategy for marketplace growth, focusing on how the company...
By Reforge Team
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020bookall stages
The Lean Marketplace: A Practical Guide to Building a Successful Online Marketplace Business
"Lean Marketplace: A Practical Guide to Building a Successful Online Marketplace Business" by Juho Makkonen and...
By Juho Makkonen, Cristóbal Gracia
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020articleall stages
Five Must-Haves of A Successful Online Marketplace
The article outlines five essential components for a thriving online marketplace: a clear value proposition, a robust...
By Sergio Monsalve
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020articleearly
How to disrupt Craigslist
The article discusses strategies for disrupting Craigslist by focusing on its vulnerabilities, such as its outdated...
By Sangeet Paul Choudary
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020videoall stages
Building a Three Sided Marketplace - Bastian Lehmann, Postmates
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By Bastian Lehmann
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020articleall stages
Strategies for Two-Sided Markets
The article "Strategies for Two-Sided Markets" from Harvard Business Review explores the dynamics and strategies...
By Thomas R. Eisenmann, Geoffrey G. Parker, Marshall W. Van Alstyne
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020videoall stages
Panel Discussion: Building a Marketplace – What Your Mother Never Told You
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By Manish Chandra, Hayden Brown, Jonathan Swanson
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020pdfall stages
Digital Marketplaces
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By Andrey Fradkin
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020bookall stages
What's Mine Is Yours: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption
"What's Mine Is Yours: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption" by Rachel Botsman and Roo Rogers explores the...
By Rachel Botsman, Roo Rogers
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020articleall stages
Defensibility in digital marketplaces
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By José del Barrio Puerta
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020videoall stages
Lesson from 3billion+ marketplaces
Summary is not available for videos.
By Josh Breinlinger
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020articleearly
How To Structure A Marketplace
The article from TechCrunch discusses strategies for building and structuring a successful online marketplace. It...
By Simon Rothman
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020articleall stages
Four Strategies to Win Big with Low Frequency Marketplaces
The article discusses the challenges and characteristics of low-frequency marketplaces, where transactions occur...
By Casey Winters
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020videoearly
How To Build A Two-Sided Marketplace
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By Dan Martell
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020articleall stages
Four Questions Every Marketplace Startup Should Be Able To Answer
The article outlines four critical questions marketplace startups should address to succeed. First, it asks how the...
By Jonathan Golden
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020articleall stages
A Crowded Space, The Ingredients for a Successful Marketplace
The article discusses the essential components necessary for building a successful online marketplace. It emphasizes...
By Josh Breinlinger
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020podcastall stages
All Things Marketplaces with Fabrice Grinda
The SoundCloud podcast episode titled "All Things Marketplaces" from Venture Stories dives into the intricacies of...
By Fabrice Grinda
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020articleall stages
Online Marketplaces - Andreessen Horowitz
The article from Andreessen Horowitz explores the dynamics and evolution of online marketplaces, highlighting how they...
By Jeff Jordan
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020articleall stages
Uber's virtuous cycle: 5 important reads about Uber
The article on Andrew Chen's blog explores Uber's growth strategy, emphasizing its "virtuous cycle" that fuels...
By Andrew Chen
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020articleall stages
How to measure your success: Key marketplace metrics
The article on Sharetribe's Academy explores essential metrics for evaluating the success of online marketplaces. It...
By Juho Makkonen
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020bookall stages
The Upstarts: How Uber, Airbnb, and the Killer Companies of the New Silicon Valley Are Changing the World
"The Upstarts" by Brad Stone chronicles the rise of two groundbreaking companies, Airbnb and Uber, highlighting their...
By Brad Stone
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020videoall stages
The Next Crop of Billion Dollar Companies Will Be FinTech Enabled Marketplaces
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By Pete Flint
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020bookall stages
Matchmakers: The New Economics of Multisided Platforms
"Matchmakers: The New Economics of Multisided Platforms" by David S. Evans and Richard Schmalensee explores the...
By David S. Evans
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020bookall stages
Platform Scale: How an emerging business model helps startups build large empires with minimum investment
"Platform Scale" by Sangeet Paul Choudary explores the dynamics and strategies behind successful platform businesses,...
By Sangeet Paul Choudary
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020articleearly
The 20/20/20 Rule for Marketplaces
The article discusses the "20-20-20 rule" for marketplaces, a strategic framework aimed at achieving sustainable growth...
By Tianxiang Zhuo
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020articleall stages
All Markets Are Not Created Equal: 10 Factors To Consider When Evaluating Digital Marketplaces | Above the Crowd | By Bill Gurley
The article "All Markets Are Not Created Equal: 10 Factors to Consider When Evaluating Digital Marketplaces" by Bill...
By Bill Gurley
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020articleearly
Productivity – The North Star for Marketplaces
The article on Sharetribe's Academy discusses the unique challenges and strategies involved in building and scaling...
By Josh Breinlinger
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020podcastall stages
#DeepDive — Marketplaces — Lenny Rachitsky
In this episode of the "Deep Dive" series, Lenny Rachitsky explores the intricacies of building and scaling online...
By Lenny Rachitsky
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020articleall stages
Network effects aren't enough
The article "Network Effects Aren't Enough" from Harvard Business Review explores the limitations of relying solely on...
By Andrei Hagiu, Simon Rothman
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020bookall stages
Platform Revolution: How Networked Markets Are Transforming the Economy—And How to Make Them Work for You
"Platform Revolution: How Networked Markets Are Transforming the Economy—and How to Make Them Work for You" by Geoffrey...
By Geoffrey G. Parker, Marshall W. Van Alstyne, Sangeet Paul Choudary
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020podcastall stages
All Things Marketplaces with Dan Hockenmaier, Casey Winters, and Lenny Rachitsky
The podcast episode "All Things Marketplaces" on SoundCloud features a discussion about the dynamics and intricacies of...
By Casey Winters, Lenny Rachitsky, Dan Hockenmaier
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020ebookall stages
Our guide to marketplaces - Version One
The Version One Ventures Marketplace Handbook provides a comprehensive guide for building and scaling successful...
By Angela
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020bookall stages
The Sharing Economy: The End of Employment and the Rise of Crowd-Based Capitalism
"The Sharing Economy" audiobook by Arun Sundararajan delves into the transformative impact of digital platforms on...
By Arun Sundararajan
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020bookall stages
The Perfect Store: Inside Ebay
"The Perfect Store: Inside eBay" by Adam Cohen delves into the fascinating story of eBay, chronicling its rise from a...
By Adam Cohen
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020bookall stages
Platform Strategy: How to Unlock the Power of Communities and Networks to Grow Your Business
"Platform Strategy: How to Unlock the Power of Communities and Networks to Grow Your Business" by Laure Claire Reillier...
By Laure Claire Reillier, Benoit Reillier
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020bookall stages
Machine, Platform, Crowd: Harnessing Our Digital Future
"Machine, Platform, Crowd: Harnessing Our Digital Future" by Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson explores the...
By Erik Brynjolfsson, Andrew McAfee
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020videoall stages
Online Marketplaces
Summary is not available for videos.
By Jeff Jordan
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020videoall stages
What You Don't Know About Your Marketplace Type
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By James Currier
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020videoall stages
Interview: Building a Marketplace – What Your Mother Never Told You
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By Marco Zappacosta
strategy
Added: May 18, 2020