Constellation Software, a successful investor in the tech industry, provides valuable lessons for other investors. Their strategic approach emphasizes acquisitions, vertical markets, and long-term value creation. Jeffrey Towson, a digital strategy consultant, details 5 lessons from Constellation’s approach.
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How Hillhouse Capital Invests In and Digitizes Chinese Companies (Tech Strategy – Podcast 100)
Hillhouse Capital is a leading private equity firm that invests in China. The firm has a successful track record of investing in and digitizing Chinese companies. Hillhouse’s approach is based on three key principles: identifying strong management teams, investing in digital transformation, and building moats.
How I Learned to Love SoftBank (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Daily Update)
It’s hard to write and speak about Asia tech without talking about SoftBank and its billionaire Chairman Masayoshi Son. He has been a major player in digital Asia (including China) for 4 decades. And his Vision Fund and its companies (WeWork, Uber, Didi, Oyo, etc.) are a staple of tech news. But I have long […]
Should Starbucks Buy Luckin Coffee? Should Alibaba? HeyTea? (Tech Strategy – Podcast 30)
In this podcast, Jeffrey Towson discusses who should buy Luckin Coffee, following the company’s recent accounting scandal. He considers potential buyers such as Starbucks, Alibaba, and HeyTea. For example, Starbucks could benefit from Luckin’s strong presence in China, while Alibaba could use Luckin’s technology to expand its own coffee business.