• 5 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Economies of Scale (235)
    Jan 12 2025

    This week’s podcast is about economies of scale.

    You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.

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    Here is the link to our Tech Tours.

    Here are the 5 things everyone gets wrong:

    1 - Not breaking economies of scale into its multiple types

    2 – Overlooking the Negative Impact of a Non-Circumscribed and / or High Growth Market

    3 – Not Understanding Minimum Efficient Scale, Indivisibility, and Scale Differentials

    4 - Impact of Digital Disruption

    5 – The Need for Demand Side Competitive Advantages

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    I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.

    I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.

    My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.

    This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.

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    32 mins
  • 3 Lessons from My Visit to Trip.com (234)
    Dec 26 2024

    This week’s podcast is about my visit to Trip.com in Shanghai.

    You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.

    Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.

    Here is the link to our Tech Tours.

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    I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.

    I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.

    My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.

    This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.

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    34 mins
  • Why Threads Might Beat X-Twitter After All (233)
    Dec 23 2024

    This week’s podcast is about Threads (Meta Facebook) vs. X (Twitter).

    You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.

    Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.

    Here is the link to our Tech Tours.

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    I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.

    I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.

    My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.

    This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.

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    42 mins
  • 3 Take-Aways from My Interview with Alibaba Cloud (232)
    Dec 14 2024

    This week’s podcast is about my interview with Dongliang Guo, Head of International at Alibaba Cloud.

    You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.

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    Here is the link to our Tech Tours.

    Here are my 3 take-aways:

    • Take-Away 1: Alibaba Cloud is Focused on the Infrastructure and Model Layers. It Is Differentiating its GenAI with an Open-Source Ecosystem (i.e., ModelScope) and Model Building Tools.
    • Take-Away 2: Southeast Asia Cloud Computing is Being “Fixed”. And Also Reshaped for GenAI.
    • Take-Away 3: GenAI Has Surprising High Impact Use Cases Everywhere.


    Cheers, Jeff

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    I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.

    I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.

    My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.

    This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.

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    31 mins
  • Extreme Personalization: How GenAI Can Supercharge Customer Improvements (231)
    Dec 8 2024

    This week’s podcast is my playbook for Extreme Personalization. And how generative AI can supercharge never-ending customer improvements.

    You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.

    Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.

    Here is the link to our Tech Tours.

    Here is more on 4 stages.

    • Unlock the Secret to Customer Obsession: The Extreme Personalization Playbook (1 of 3) (Tech Strategy)
    • Extreme Personalization Playbook Stage 2: Build Your Repeat and Retain Machine (2 of 3) (Tech Strategy)


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    I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.

    I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.

    My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.

    This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.

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    36 mins
  • 3 Ecommerce Lessons from My Visits to China’s Digital Leaders (230)
    Dec 2 2024

    This week’s podcast is what I learned about ecommerce from my visits to China's leading players.

    You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.

    Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.

    Here is the link to the Tech Tours.

    Lesson 1: GenAI Is accelerating and intensifying the fight for attention and ecommerce

    Lesson 2: Cross-Border ecommerce is a big opportunity that is growing. Chinese companies are leading.

    Lesson 3: Discounts and promotions are still king in ecommerce. Ctrip is awesome at this.

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    I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.

    I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.

    My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.

    This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.

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    33 mins
  • How Cainiao Will Win in Smart Logistics Everywhere (229)
    Nov 22 2024

    This week’s podcast is about how Cainiao is expanding internationally with smart logistics.

    You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.

    Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.

    Here is the link to the Tech Tour.

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    I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.

    I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.

    My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.

    This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.

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    38 mins
  • Why Beauty Ecommerce and Beauty Tech Are So Attractive (228)
    Nov 15 2024

    This week’s podcast is about why I like beauty ecommerce. And beauty tech.

    You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.

    Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.

    Here is the link to the Tech Tours.

    There are five points.

    • An attractive space. With lots of interesting consumer behavior.
    • Premiumization
    • Fragmentation and changing competition
    • Innovation and Digital Disruption
      • Lots of dimensions for digital to impact.
        • Content (think TikTok). Also education.
        • Experiential
        • Social
      • Plus hardware and science innovation
    • Data driven Personalization


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    I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.

    I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.

    My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.

    Note: This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. Investing is risky. Do your own research.

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    38 mins