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
Mining for entrepreneurial gold: Discovering market-creating ideas in emerging economies Efosa Ojomo Mining for entrepreneurial gold: Discovering market-creating ideas in emerging economies Despite the economic uncertainty created by COVID-19, now may be the best time to look to emerging markets for innovative new businesses that will grow for years to come. Aug 11, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
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
Avoiding the prosperity paradox: How to build economic resilience in a post-COVID world Efosa Ojomo Avoiding the prosperity paradox: How to build economic resilience in a post-COVID world COVID-19 threatens to push half a billion people into poverty. But with the right approach to innovation, stakeholders can not only help emerging economies recover, but thrive. July 23, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
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
Going global with green energy Rich Alton Going global with green energy As the earth continues to warm, the transition to green energy has never been more important. But which markets are most likely to embrace it? The Theory of Disruptive Innovation offers insights. Feb 14, 2019 Rich Alton
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