Crowdfunding (and Megaphones)
2021-01-06
Crowdfunding, a combination of online fundraising and marketing, is a powerful way to raise money from strangers for all sorts of projects.Keep Reading
Co-ops (and Microgrids)
2020-11-25
Co-ops are groups that pool resources to help each other survive, thrive and maintain their independence.Keep Reading
Digital Advertising (and Puppies)
2020-08-28
Advertising, a very old business model, has become even more powerful in the digital era due to precise targeting (at the expense of your privacy).Keep Reading
Collusion (and Maple Syrup)
2020-08-27
Collusion is when business collaboration becomes unfair or anticompetitive.Keep Reading
Subscriptions (and Chocolate Milk)
2020-08-17
Subscriptions are a popular business model, because they enable companies to learn a lot about their customers, and increase their loyalty over time.Keep Reading
Freemium (and Brutal Competition)
2020-07-31
Freemium is a business model where an app or web service has a both a free version and a ‘premium’ (paid) version with better features. Keep Reading
Open Source Software (and Barn Raising)
2020-07-06
Open source is a collaborative design method where volunteers write software together, then publish it for others to reuse and improve upon.Keep Reading