Valuing Amazon (Part 2): Good Frameworks for Intangible Assets (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)

In Part 1, I raised the problem of intangible assets in valuation and financial analysis. Value creation follows from growth, ROIC and RONIC, where the IC stands for Invested Capital. But how do you figure out the capital spent on intangible assets (also called Intangible Assets). And how to do you separate past from future […]

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The Winners and Losers in ChatGPT (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)

Key concepts for this article: The Brutal Economics of Digital / Information Audience-Builder Platforms *** ChatGPT and large language models (LLM) have everyone talking. The ChatGPT prototype launched on November 30 is stunning. ChatGPT, which stands for Generative Pre-Trained Transformer, is basically a superpowered chatbot built on top of OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 suite of large language […]

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3 Lessons in Digital Strategy from AB InBev and Zé Delivery (2 of 2) (Tech Strategy)

Digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson analyzes the digital transformation strategies of AB InBev and Zé Delivery, highlighting the importance of a clear digital vision and a willingness to experiment. By embracing a digital-first mindset, these companies have achieved remarkable success in their respective industries. In this article, Towson breaks down the key takeaways from their approaches to inform your own digital transformation strategy.

My Valuation for Microsoft (Tech Strategy – Podcast 148)

Delve into Jeff Towson’s Podcast 148, where he provides a comprehensive valuation for Microsoft and its tech strategy. This episode offers expert insights into the tech giant’s future, making it a must-listen for tech enthusiasts and investors alike. Tune in to understand Microsoft’s position in the market and potential growth opportunities.

Alibaba’s 3 OMO Lessons for Magalu: How to Merge the Physical and Digital Worlds (2 of 2) (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)

Alibaba has three key lessons for Magalu, a Brazilian e-commerce company, on how to merge the physical and digital worlds to create a seamless customer experience. These lessons are:
1) Merge the physical and digital worlds to create a seamless customer experience.
2) Use data to personalize the customer experience.
3) Invest in technology to improve the customer experience.
The future of retail is OMO, and retailers that merge the physical and digital worlds will be the most successful.