The Tech Strategy Podcast

Jeffrey Towson

A podcast (and subscription newsletter) on the strategies of the best digital companies in the US and China / Asia. Tech Strategy offers:

-Deeper insights into the strategies and business models of the best tech companies. This will help you identify and understand the tech champions, the small giants and emerging winners.​


-A better understanding of the digital ecosystem. What are the important tech themes? What will the future look like? Where to hunt for opportunities?​


Available at Jefftowson.com with a 30 day free trial.


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This podcast is not investment advice. Me and any guests may get the numbers or information wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant. Investing is risky. Do your own research.

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Huawei's New AI Tech Stack and "All Intelligence" Strategy (180)
5d ago
Huawei's New AI Tech Stack and "All Intelligence" Strategy (180)
This week’s podcast is about Huawei's new AI tech stack, which is impressive in its ability to provide end-to-end solutions. Also their new "All Intelligence" Strategy.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.If you’re interested in talking digital strategy and transformation for your business, contact us at TechMoat Consulting.———Related articles:What TikTok Can Learn From Huawei About the Role of the State (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Podcast 39)How Tsingtao, CR Snow and the Other Beer SOEs Won Big in China (Pt 2 of 2)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:Artificial IntelligenceCloudDigital and AI TransformationFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:Huawei———-I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show
3 Take-Aways from My Interview with Lazada CEO James Dong. And CTO Howard Wang (179)
Sep 22 2023
3 Take-Aways from My Interview with Lazada CEO James Dong. And CTO Howard Wang (179)
This week’s podcast is about my interviews with Lazada CEO James Dong and CTO Howard Wang. Here are my 3 three take-aways.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.If you’re interested in talking digital strategy and transformation for your business, contact us at TechMoat Consulting.————Related articles:JD’s Emerging Competitive Advantages? (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Daily Lesson / Update)JD’s Is Making a Big Strategic Move into the Low-Cost Market (2 of 3) (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:Southeast AsiaEcommerceFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:Lazada————I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show
My Predictions for Apple vs. Huawei in China (178)
Sep 14 2023
My Predictions for Apple vs. Huawei in China (178)
This week’s podcast is about the high profile events at both Apple and Huawei in China this month. Here’s my breakdown on what it means.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.If you’re interested in talking digital strategy and transformation for your business, contact us at TechMoat Consulting.---------Related articles:What TikTok Can Learn From Huawei About the Role of the State (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Podcast 39)How Tsingtao, CR Snow and the Other Beer SOEs Won Big in China (Pt 2 of 2)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:Role of the StateChinaFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:AppleHuawei -----------I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show
Understanding Hyper-Politicized China (176)
Aug 28 2023
Understanding Hyper-Politicized China (176)
This week’s podcast is about the current hyper-politicization of all things China. It's my take for assessing what it means.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.If you’re interested in talking digital strategy and transformation for your business, contact us at TechMoat Consulting.—-Related articles:Ant Financial Is 3 Platform Business Models Combined. (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Daily Lesson / Update)Ant Financial’s Big Money is in Asset-Light Credit Tech (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Daily Lesson / Update)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:Role of the StateFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:n/a--------I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.Note: This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show
3 Rules for Winning Big in Digital (175)
Aug 23 2023
3 Rules for Winning Big in Digital (175)
This week’s podcast is about digital transformation, which is a long-term and complicated effort by established companies. This podcast is about what really matters.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.If you’re interested in talking digital strategy and transformation for your business, contact us at TechMoat Consulting.Here are the three rules:Rule 1: The Need for SpeedRule 2: Intangibles - You Need Invisible Engines to WinRule 3: Leadership – Everybody Falls the First TimeHere are the 4 intangible assets mentioned.4 Types of Intangible Assets in Digital Businesses (Tech Strategy – Podcast 151)——-Related articles:Ant Financial Is 3 Platform Business Models Combined. (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Daily Lesson / Update)Ant Financial’s Big Money is in Asset-Light Credit Tech (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Daily Lesson / Update)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:Digital transformationLeadership digital divide4 intangible assetsFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:n/a—--–------I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.Note: This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show
3 Strategy Lessons from My Visit to Ant (174)
Aug 13 2023
3 Strategy Lessons from My Visit to Ant (174)
This week’s podcast is about my visit to Ant Group.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.If you’re interested in talking digital strategy and transformation for your business, contact us at TechMoat Consulting.-------Related articles:Ant Financial Is 3 Platform Business Models Combined. (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Daily Lesson / Update)Ant Financial’s Big Money is in Asset-Light Credit Tech (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Daily Lesson / Update)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:Payment PlatformsFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:Ant Group / Ant Financial / Alipay / Alipay+--------I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show
The Sexy But Dangerous Economics of Digital (173)
Aug 4 2023
The Sexy But Dangerous Economics of Digital (173)
This week’s podcast is about digital / information economics.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.If you’re interested in talking digital strategy and transformation for your business, contact us at TechMoat Consulting.—--Related articles:Can ByteDance Breach Alibaba’s Infrastructure Moat and Become An Ecommerce Giant? (Tech Strategy – Podcast 82)Alibaba Takes Over Sun Art Retail. Is It Going to Take Off? Or Is It Infrastructure? (pt 1 of 2) (Asia Tech Strategy – Daily Update)Could Sun Art Grow +30% Under Alibaba? (pt 2 of 2) (Asia Tech Strategy – Daily Update)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:Digital CostsPricing / VersioningWillingness to Pay / Consumer SurplusFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:n/a --------I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show
What's Next for iQIYI and Video Entertainment? (172)
Jul 23 2023
What's Next for iQIYI and Video Entertainment? (172)
This week's podcast is about my visit to iQIYI. And what I think is coming next for video entertainment under major digital disruption.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.If you’re interested in talking digital strategy and transformation for your business, contact us at TechMoat Consulting. Related articles:Can ByteDance Breach Alibaba’s Infrastructure Moat and Become An Ecommerce Giant? (Tech Strategy – Podcast 82)Alibaba Takes Over Sun Art Retail. Is It Going to Take Off? Or Is It Infrastructure? (pt 1 of 2) (Asia Tech Strategy – Daily Update)Could Sun Art Grow +30% Under Alibaba? (pt 2 of 2) (Asia Tech Strategy – Daily Update)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:4 Intangible AssetsAudience-builder platformsGenerative AIFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:iQIYI --------I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show
Threads Will Beat Twitter (Assuming Good Engagement and Product Market Fit) (Tech Strategy - Podcast 171)
Jul 12 2023
Threads Will Beat Twitter (Assuming Good Engagement and Product Market Fit) (Tech Strategy - Podcast 171)
This week’s podcast is about the recent launch of Threads, Meta's clone of Twitter.My assessment is that Threads will likely beat Twitter. However, this depends on Treads getting product market fit. They have to get and retain actual engagement at significant. If that doesn't happen, then none of my strategy analysis matters.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.If you’re interested in talking digital strategy and transformation for your business, contact us at TechMoat Consulting.———Related articles:Can ByteDance Breach Alibaba’s Infrastructure Moat and Become An Ecommerce Giant? (Tech Strategy – Podcast 82)Alibaba Takes Over Sun Art Retail. Is It Going to Take Off? Or Is It Infrastructure? (pt 1 of 2) (Asia Tech Strategy – Daily Update)Could Sun Art Grow +30% Under Alibaba? (pt 2 of 2) (Asia Tech Strategy – Daily Update)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:Complementary platformsAudience-builder platformsSMILE Marathon: Sustained InnovationFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:TwitterMeta / Facebook / Instagram / Threads——--I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show
Huawei Launches 5.5G. Plus, Lessons from the Shanghai Mobile World Conference. (170)
Jul 3 2023
Huawei Launches 5.5G. Plus, Lessons from the Shanghai Mobile World Conference. (170)
This week’s podcast is about my visit to the Shanghai Mobile World Conference. And the Huawei 5.5G R&D Center. These are my takeaways for what is going to happen next in digital infrastructure.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.If you’re interested in talking digital strategy and transformation for your business, contact us at TechMoat Consulting. ———Related articles:Can ByteDance Breach Alibaba’s Infrastructure Moat and Become An Ecommerce Giant? (Tech Strategy – Podcast 82)Alibaba Takes Over Sun Art Retail. Is It Going to Take Off? Or Is It Infrastructure? (pt 1 of 2) (Asia Tech Strategy – Daily Update)Could Sun Art Grow +30% Under Alibaba? (pt 2 of 2) (Asia Tech Strategy – Daily Update)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:n/aFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:Huawei---------I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.Note: This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show
3 Strategy Lessons from My Visit to ByteDance (169)
Jun 24 2023
3 Strategy Lessons from My Visit to ByteDance (169)
This week’s podcast is about my visit to ByteDance, which is just a fascinating company. Lots of good lessons that I will be writing about. Two clarifications:This was a visit to a ByteDance office. Which is a different group than TikTok.The ecommerce GMV numbers cited are from external reports - and not ByteDance or TikTok. And these numbers are likely probably guesses and only somewhat accurate.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.If you're interested in talking digital strategy and transformation for your business, contact us at TechMoat Consulting. ———Related articles:Can ByteDance Breach Alibaba’s Infrastructure Moat and Become An Ecommerce Giant? (Tech Strategy – Podcast 82)Alibaba Takes Over Sun Art Retail. Is It Going to Take Off? Or Is It Infrastructure? (pt 1 of 2) (Asia Tech Strategy – Daily Update)Could Sun Art Grow +30% Under Alibaba? (pt 2 of 2) (Asia Tech Strategy – Daily Update)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:Externalization of Capabilities4 Terrains and StrategiesFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:ByteDance -----------I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show
3 Digital Strategy Lessons from Epic Games and NetEase (168)
Jun 17 2023
3 Digital Strategy Lessons from Epic Games and NetEase (168)
This week’s podcast is about NetEase and how gaming ecosystems (like Epic Games) have lots of important digital strategy lessons.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.If you are interesting in discussing your digital strategy, please contact us at TechMoat Consulting.——–Related podcasts and articles are:JD’s Emerging Competitive Advantages? (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Daily Lesson / Update)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:Platforms vs. ecosystemsOnline GamingFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:NetEaseEpic Games--------I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.Note: This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show
How WeChat Became the Everything App (167)
Jun 10 2023
How WeChat Became the Everything App (167)
This week’s podcast is about WeChat, which really has reached a level of daily usage that makes it the "everything app". Here is my breakdown on how it got there strategically.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.Here is the link to TechMoat Consulting.——–Related podcasts and articles are:JD’s Emerging Competitive Advantages? (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Daily Lesson / Update)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:Innovation PlatformsPayment PlatformsComplementary PlatformsFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:Tencent / WeChat / Mini programs————I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.Note: This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show
3 Steps to Supercharge Your Business and Career with Generative AI (165)
May 22 2023
3 Steps to Supercharge Your Business and Career with Generative AI (165)
This week’s podcast is about how generative AI can start improving your business and career.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.Here are three things you can (should) do right now:Step 1: Develop Staff and Skills in Gen AI (DOB 5, DOB6)Step 2: Use to Improve Internal Productivity Step 3: Use to Improve Products, Services, and the Customer Experience (DOB2)  Here are the tools I use all day long:ChatGPT4 with Plugins and Web BrowsingPlugins: Show Me, Zapier, SEO OptimizerGoogle BardBing AIMidjourney and Leonardo AIAgentGPTOther tools I am experimenting with:ZapierRunway MLOpus ClipsPDF.AIAskAIAI Transcriptions by Riverside and Otter.aiDocuaskLots of ChatGPT Plugins—–Related articles:AutoGPT and Other Tech I Am Super Excited About (Tech Strategy – Podcast 162)The Winners and Losers in ChatGPT (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)Why ChatGPT and Generative AI Are a Mortal Threat to Disney, Netflix and Most Hollywood Studios (Tech Strategy – Podcast 150)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:GPT and Generative AIFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:OpenAI / GPT / ChatGPTGoogle / Bard--------I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.Note: This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show
Yes, OpenAI and Google Will Likely Have Moats in Generative AI (164)
May 9 2023
Yes, OpenAI and Google Will Likely Have Moats in Generative AI (164)
This week’s podcast is about the generative AI foundation models of OpenAI and Google. Will they have competitive defenses? Especially against open source.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.Here are the two articles mentioned:Google “We Have No Moat, And Neither Does OpenAI”.Who Owns the Generative AI Platform?My (working) conclusions are:Technology does not have moats. Business models have moats.We are looking for competitive defensibility, not moats.Adoption by dominant players with big moats that are not being impacted will be the biggest beneficiaries.Foundation models will likely advance from early mover plus digital marathon to defensible moats in platform business models.Innovation platforms. These are likely. And offer a model for coexistence with open source models.Learning platform. It is unclear how these will evolve. They will be different than search,-—–Related articles:AutoGPT and Other Tech I Am Super Excited About (Tech Strategy – Podcast 162)The Winners and Losers in ChatGPT (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:GPT and Generative AIInnovation PlatformsLearning PlatformsFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:OpenAI / GPT / ChatGPTGoogle / Bard--------I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.Note: This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show
AutoGPT: The Rise of Digital Agents and Non-Human Platforms & Business Models (163)
May 4 2023
AutoGPT: The Rise of Digital Agents and Non-Human Platforms & Business Models (163)
This week’s podcast is about AutoGPT / AgentGPT and how it is leading to the rise of digital agents. This will lead to the emergence of non-human platforms and business models.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.Here is the link to the China Tech Tour.-—–Related articles:AutoGPT and Other Tech I Am Super Excited About (Tech Strategy – Podcast 162)The Winners and Losers in ChatGPT (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)Why ChatGPT and Generative AI Are a Mortal Threat to Disney, Netflix and Most Hollywood Studios (Tech Strategy – Podcast 150)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:GPT and Generative AI: AutoGPTZero human operationsDigital AgentsNon Human Platforms and Business ModelsFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:OpenAI / ChatGPTAgentGPT——–I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.Note: This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show
AutoGPT and Other Tech I Am Super Excited About (162)
Apr 26 2023
AutoGPT and Other Tech I Am Super Excited About (162)
This week’s podcast is about AutoGPT / AgentGPT and two other cool new technologies.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.Here is the link to the China Tech Tour.Here are the three technologies mentioned:5.5G and immersive and experiential video everywhere.AutoGPT and AgentGPT.Human organizational structure adopting software architecture.—–Related articles:The Winners and Losers in ChatGPT (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)Why ChatGPT and Generative AI Are a Mortal Threat to Disney, Netflix and Most Hollywood Studios (Tech Strategy – Podcast 150)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:GPT and Generative AI: AutoGPTFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:OpenAI / ChatGPTAgentGPT——–I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.Note: This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show
Why TikTok and Shein Won Internationally. And Why WeChat and Kuaishou Didn't (161).
Apr 18 2023
Why TikTok and Shein Won Internationally. And Why WeChat and Kuaishou Didn't (161).
This week’s podcast is TikTok's international success.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.Here is the link to the China Tech Tour.Here are my three factors for succeeding internationally:1.  Has a 10x product and user experience. Plus early mover. Plus big spending (marketing, acquisitions, hiring, etc.)2. The service is standardizable cross-border. Little need for localization and/or local services.3. It build on advantages. Or the business builds competitive advantages and entrenches rapidly.—–Related articles:My Interview with Huawei’s Guo Ping on Managing People vs. Managing Rules and Systems (Tech Strategy – Daily Strategy)3 Types of Network Effects (Asia Tech Strategy – Daily Lesson / Update)Questions for Huawei’s CEO, JD & Jingxi, Metcalfe’s Law Is Dumb (Asia Tech Strategy)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:n/aFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:ByteDance / TikTok / DouyinWeChatKuaishouSheinTemu / Pinduoduo——–I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show