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Play Bigger
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Play Bigger

How Pirates, Dreamers, and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets

HarperBusiness, 2016 mais...


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Analytical
  • Overview
  • Concrete Examples

Recommendation

In this intriguing study of the stars of the new economy, a group of Silicon Valley consultants explores the concept of “category kings.” Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon and Uber exemplify this new breed of companies noted for bold vision, dominant market position, hefty profits and princely valuations. With detailed portraits from the real world, authors Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson, Christopher Lochhead and Kevin Maney compellingly describe what constitutes a category king and why entrepreneurs should strive for this vaunted status. However, when the authors turn to describing how to become a category king, their task gets harder. That’s to be expected. Creating a category king requires a special type of alchemy, and a simple recipe would ring hollow. getAbstract recommends this analysis to entrepreneurs seeking a playbook and to investors looking for insight into a fast-changing landscape.

Take-Aways

  • “Category kings” are enterprises that create new niches or revolutionize old businesses.
  • Facebook, Google, Amazon, Uber, Tesla and other dominant companies are category kings.
  • These “explosive and enduring” corporations hold near monopolies in their niches; this status translates to pricing power with consumers and steep valuations from investors.

About the Authors

Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson and Christopher Lochhead founded Play Bigger, a Silicon Valley consulting firm. Kevin Maney is a veteran technology journalist.


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    R. T. 3 years ago
    Very nice read – and gives the reader a polished language for describing a certain type of “technology” company.
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    M. P. 7 years ago
    I love the idea of being a category king. Very inspiring

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