#83 - How the Koch Brothers Got Rich, Human IPOs and Why Snapcha…
About This Episode
Sam Parr and Shaan Puri discuss the business model of Jeff Bezos's Arc Publishing and the diversified wealth of the Koch brothers. They brainstorm opportunities within new platform ecosystems like Snapchat Minis and Zoom, focusing on internal corporate tools and remote social experiences. The episode concludes with insights on leadership styles and physical optimization for remote workers.
Episode Description
Key Takeaways
Productize internal tools: If your company builds an elite internal tool, consider selling it as a standalone SaaS, similar to Amazon with AWS or Washington Post with Arc Publishing.
Leverage new platform ecosystems: Be an early mover on emerging platforms like Snapchat Minis or Zoom apps to gain asymmetric distribution before the market becomes saturated.
Align personnel with company stage: Use the 'Pioneers, Settlers, and Town Planners' framework to ensure you have the right temperament of leader for your business's current level of stability and innovation.
Business Ideas Mentioned
Internal MailChimp for Corporations
SaaS
CameoKit for Snapchat
Marketplace
Digital Posture Correction Service
Boring Business