Executive Summary: Opendoor is a real estate platform that buys, sells, and trades homes online. The company utilizes artificial intelligence and other technological aids (such as an app) to speed up and improve its operations. The business model of Opendoor is based on selling the houses it buys up for a profit. The company furthermore … Read more
Eventbrite is an online event management and ticketing platform, which allows almost anyone to create, promote, and host events. These events are either hosted on-site or online and span across hundreds of categories, including music festivals, yoga classes, and many more. The business model of Eventbrite is based on charging transaction fees (paid either by … Read more
Executive Summary: Stitch Fix is an online personal styling service that uses a combination of technology and human input to come up with styling suggestions. These styles, called Fix, are then shipped to the customer. Suggestions are based on the customer’s body type, gender, preferences, and past purchasing behavior. The business model of Stitch Fix … Read more
Executive Summary: HelloFresh is an online food delivery company that creates and ships meal kits for groups of two and four. Customers can choose from a variety of plans, including vegetarian, family-friendly, or low-calorie meals. The business model of HelloFresh is based on charging customers a subscription fee. The price paid is dependent upon the … Read more
Executive Summary: Etsy is an online marketplace that offers handmade, vintage, or craft items from sellers around the world. Items are sold in categories such as Clothing & Shoes, Home & Living, and many more. The business model of Etsy is based on charging sellers a fee for listing products and whenever a successful sale … Read more
Executive Summary: Carvana is an online platform that buys and sells used cars. The whole buying experience takes place online, and consumers got the choice to have their cars delivered to their homes or pick them up at one of the company’s famous car vending machines. The business model of Carvana is based on selling … Read more
Executive Summary: Medium is an online publishing service that lets both amateurs, as well as professional writers, publish content. The company acts as the underlying platform by providing all the necessary tools to create content. The business model of Medium is based on charging customers a subscription fee. The company makes money either through a … Read more
Executive Summary: Twitch is an online video streaming platform that allows creators to share audiovisual content. The platform’s primary focus is on live streaming video gameplay. Other categories include music, art, live cooking, or channels for simply chatting. The business model of Twitch is based on a variety of income streams. The company makes money … Read more
Executive Summary: Canva is a graphic design SaaS application that allows its users to create and edit visual content. Examples include posters, presentations, infographics, logos, and many more. The business model of Canva is centered around charging both consumers and businesses on a subscription basis. Other income-generating streams include the sale of physical prints (through … Read more
Executive Summary: Coursera is an online education platform that offers so-called MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) in cooperation with other businesses and universities. Educational content is offered in fields such as Finance, Data Science, Software Engineering, and many more. The business model of Coursera is based on charging students for attending and completing its accredited … Read more