TechCrunch Teardown: 13 Consumer Internet Business Models (Part II)

This is the second part of an analysis of different consumer Internet business models the originally ran on TechCrunch.   It is suggested that you first read Part I. Most Continue reading →

TechCrunch Teardown: 13 Consumer Internet Business Models (Part I)

This post originally ran on TechCrunch.  You can check out my previous analyses of Groupon, Zynga, Chegg, Pandora and Etsy.  And my interviews with Bambi Francisco on Vator.tv here and Continue reading →

Teardown: Pandora Will Double Users from 50MM to 100MM and Do $125MM In 2010

These posts originally ran on TechCrunch.  You can check out my previous analyses of Groupon, Zynga, and Chegg.  And my interviews with Bambi Francisco at Vator.tv here and here. Don’t Continue reading →

TechCrunch Teardown: Chegg Is A Money Machine

This post originally ran on TechCrunch.  You can check out my previous analyses of Groupon and Zynga. Chegg may very well be the fastest-growing, most successful, second-generation e-commerce startup that Continue reading →

TechCrunch Teardown: Zynga’s Profit Machine At Risk

This post originally ran on TechCrunch.  You can check out my previous analysis of Groupon. Like YouTube, Twitter, and Groupon, social gaming pioneer, Zynga is a member of the “fastest Continue reading →

TechCrunch Teardown: What Makes Groupon Tick

This post originally ran on TechCrunch. Much has been written about the rapid growth and success of Chicago-based local daily deal company, Groupon. And it is for good reason. No Continue reading →