Larry LiangTikTok, Shopify, and the Democratization of EcommerceI’ve been an avid user of TikTok since quarantine, and as a former skeptic, I can wholeheartedly admit that I was wrong to have doubted…Jan 16, 20211Jan 16, 20211
Larry LiangA Skeptic’s View on Spotify’s Podcast StrategyLast year, Spotify was responsible for two gigantic acquisitions in the nascent podcasting space: Gimlet, a podcast production company…Aug 4, 2020Aug 4, 2020
Larry LiangThe Influencer Value Chain: A Snapshot And A CameoI continue to be fascinated by the rise of the influencer economy, an evolution of fame and celebrity from the widespread adoption of…Jul 30, 20201Jul 30, 20201
Larry LianginThe StartupDethroning Microsoft Office: The G Suite OpportunityWhen I think of products underpinning our economy that are ripe for disruption, my mind first jumps to Microsoft and its overwhelming hold…Jul 21, 2020Jul 21, 2020
Larry LianginThe StartupThree Headwinds Facing Quibi and How It Fails to Address ThemA cautionary tale about product-market fit in the streaming ageJul 11, 2020Jul 11, 2020
Larry LiangThe Starbucks App: Successfully Leveraging a Mobile PlatformLessons on innovating in the mobile space from a legacy brand.Sep 30, 2019Sep 30, 2019
Larry LianginThe StartupWhy YouTube Premium FailsWhat does it get wrong that its competitors get right?Jul 3, 20194Jul 3, 20194