Viktor Hendelmann 
Venmo, with over $230 billion in annually processed payments, is one of America’s most popular financial applications. It has become so ubiquitous that even U.S. president Joe Biden is using it (although that has caused all kinds of issues for the company). And while Venmo has always presented itself as an independent entity, many don’t … Read more
Cazoo is one of the U.K.’s biggest startup success stories in recent times. In fact, it became the fastest company in the country’s history to reach unicorn status. The firm’s rapid success has culminated in its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange back in August 2021 – less than two years after Cazoo first … Read more
Google Glass was one of the first hardware forays the Mountain View-based search giant embarked on. After the early hype, which resulted in Time Magazine naming it the Best Invention of the Year, Google Glass’ fall from grace couldn’t have been more spectacular. Google shuttered the project, which had been solely made available to a … Read more
Executive Summary: Figma is a collaborative design application that allows users to collaborate on projects over a web browser. Figma makes money via various subscription plans for its software products as well as through plugin fees it collects from third-party developers. Founded in 2012, Figma has grown to become one of the most popular design … Read more
The advent of the internet has led to a new monetization strategy for creators and companies alike: affiliate marketing. I’ve seen the power of affiliate marketing firsthand during my stint at iPrice, Southeast Asia’s largest price comparison site. The following article will define what affiliate businesses are, how they make money, what pros and cons … Read more
Executive Summary: Stocard is a mobile wallet that allows its members to store all of their loyalty cards in one single application. Stocard makes money by allowing companies to advertise on its app, through payment fees, and the sale of aggregated data. Founded in 2011, Stocard is now one of the biggest mobile wallet providers … Read more
Executive Summary: Stack Overflow is a question-and-answer site where users can post questions on all things programming, which are then answered by the forum’s users. Stack Overflow makes money from various advertising options as well as by selling software to enterprise customers. The firm operates under an aggregator business model. Founded in 2008, Stack Overflow … Read more
The world’s most valuable real estate is not located in New York or Singapore. In fact, it’s the home screen on the smartphone that you and I carry with us every day. The average smartphone owner has over 80 apps installed on their device. And while not all of them are in constant usage, the … Read more
Over the past few years, we have analyzed 300+ businesses ranging from communications platforms like WhatsApp all the way to payment giants like PayPal. While the reason why these companies are successful is certainly multifaceted, it cannot be denied that the business models they adopted have played a key role in their rise to … Read more
Executive Summary: UNiDAYS is a global affinity network that provides exclusive deals and discounts of up to 50 percent to students. UNiDAYS makes money through commissions paid by its brand partners as well as through marketing services. It operates under an affiliate business model. Founded in 2011, it is now the leading platform of its … Read more