In this class, I go through some of the basics of Grab, GoJek and Lazada. And the different approaches for capturing local services in SE Asia.
You can listen here or at iTunes, Google Podcasts and Himalaya.
Which are the most important 1-2 factors for the competition in SE Asia services?
- Consumer engagement and experience. Capturing a share of the consumer mind.
- Merchant engagement and experience. Being strong with service providers.
- Platform business models and their advantages (subsidized pricing, growing interactions, data, etc.)
- Network effects.
- Management execution and access to capital.
Related podcasts and articles:
- Meituan vs. Ctrip vs. Alibaba: Who Will Win in China Services? (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Podcast 22)
- How Can Meituan Compete with Alibaba? And Prepare for Next Gen Services Marketplaces? (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Podcast 27)
- #16: Basics of Ctrip, Meituan and Marketplace Platforms for Services
Concepts for this class:
- Bundling
- Platforms: Marketplaces for Services
- Network Effects
Companies for this class:
- Grab
- GoJek
- Didi
- Lazada
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I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.
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