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Companies Can Have Digital Superpowers: Lazada vs. Grab. Luckin vs. Hellobike. (37)

The Tech Strategy Podcast

English - July 05, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
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In this class, we go through 6 digital superpowers, which is a simple high-level checklist for when digital tools can significantly change the competitive dynamics of a business.

You can listen here or at iTunes, Google Podcasts and Himalaya.

Which of the 6 Digital Superpowers does the company have? If any.

Dramatically transform the user experienceEnable a platform business modelNetwork effectsOther competitive advantageViralityScalable


Related podcasts and articles:

How Did Alibaba Beat Everyone? Products vs. Digital Platforms. (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Podcast 4)Huawei, Luckin and the SMILE Operational Marathon (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Podcast 34)


This is part of Learning Goals: Level 4-5, with a focus on:

#25: 6 Digital Superpowers


Concepts for this class:

6 Digital SuperpowersSMILE Operational MarathonCompetitive Advantages: Traditional vs. Digital


Companies for this class:

LazadaGrabLuckin CoffeeHellobike


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