Should Waymo really launch its own ride-hailing service? Rich Alton Should Waymo really launch its own ride-hailing service? The hype around autonomous vehicles has died down of late, but well-funded and determined competitors are still grinding away at the technology. In fact, AV […] Mar 3, 2022 Rich Alton
Make your own luck in emerging economies: Six strategies for creating new markets Efosa Ojomo Make your own luck in emerging economies: Six strategies for creating new markets History has shown that market creation is vital for building strong organizations and economies, but it’s often deemed too risky. This groundbreaking research reveals the innovative strategies successful organizations ... Apr 8, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
A Sherpa’s Guide to Innovation: How to unlock oceans of demand (even during a pandemic) Christensen Institute A Sherpa’s Guide to Innovation: How to unlock oceans of demand (even during a pandemic) We're delighted to rejoin the Sherpas for another conversation on all things innovation. In this episode Efosa Ojomo and Rich Alton share insights from their latest report on building economic resilience via innovation. Aug 5, 2020 Christensen Institute
How to size invisible markets and tap into oceans of demand Rich Alton How to size invisible markets and tap into oceans of demand When it comes to estimating the size of a market that hasn't been created, conventional market analyses fall decidedly short. We propose a new methodology. Aug 4, 2020 Rich Alton
A Sherpa’s Guide to Innovation: Autonomous vehicles, Tesla, and AI Rich Alton A Sherpa’s Guide to Innovation: Autonomous vehicles, Tesla, and AI In this episode of A Sherpa's Guide to Innovation, we share insights from our new research paper, The Race for Autonomous Ride-Hailing. Dec 18, 2019 Rich Alton
Sorry, autonomous vehicles aren’t disruptive. Here’s why it matters. Chandrasekar Iyer Sorry, autonomous vehicles aren’t disruptive. Here’s why it matters. AVs have the potential to completely transform a wide array of industries. But when it comes to ride-hailing, they'll likely enhance—not disrupt—Uber and Lyft's business model. Oct 1, 2019 Chandrasekar Iyer
Are autonomous vehicles actually disruptive? It all depends on this often overlooked question Chandrasekar Iyer Are autonomous vehicles actually disruptive? It all depends on this often overlooked question Autonomous vehicles stand to completely transform a wide array of industries. Could they spell disruption for Uber and Lyft? Sept 25, 2019 Chandrasekar Iyer
The Race for Autonomous Ride-Hailing: Developing a Strategy for Success Chandrasekar Iyer The Race for Autonomous Ride-Hailing: Developing a Strategy for Success In the race to launch a ride-hailing network powered by autonomous vehicles, who’s best positioned to win? Our latest research weighs in on the strategic choices available to AV players flooding the budding market. Sept 17, 2019 Chandrasekar Iyer
Low-end, yes, but India’s shared two-wheelers are unlikely to disrupt Uber & Ola Chandrasekar Iyer Low-end, yes, but India’s shared two-wheelers are unlikely to disrupt Uber & Ola In India, car-based ride hailing is expensive for many, while two-wheelers are commonplace. But don't dismiss Uber and Ola—Uber’s archrival in India—just yet. May 14, 2019 Chandrasekar Iyer
Integrating around the consumer: A path forward for the global manufacturing supply chain Jon George Integrating around the consumer: A path forward for the global manufacturing supply chain In this paper, produced in partnership with Li & Fung, we analyze the drivers of current challenges facing the supply chain. Mar 6, 2019 Jon George
Adding up the cost of head-on competition Rich Alton Adding up the cost of head-on competition There are rare examples of companies that succeeded in entering a market at the high end. But they incurred a high financial price to get there. Jan 22, 2019 Rich Alton
Innovators Worth Watching: Voyage Chandrasekar Iyer Innovators Worth Watching: Voyage Will the road to a self-driving nirvana start in retirement communities? Read our latest "Innovators Worth Watching" post to find out. Dec 20, 2018 Chandrasekar Iyer