Larry LianginThe StartupTikTok, 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…9 min read·Jan 16, 2021--1--1
Larry LianginCuriousA 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…9 min read·Aug 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…10 min read·Jul 30, 2020--1--1
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…8 min read·Jul 21, 2020----
Larry LianginThe StartupThree Headwinds Facing Quibi and How It Fails to Address ThemA cautionary tale about product-market fit in the streaming age9 min read·Jul 11, 2020----
Larry LiangThe Starbucks App: Successfully Leveraging a Mobile PlatformLessons on innovating in the mobile space from a legacy brand.7 min read·Sep 30, 2019----
Larry LianginThe StartupWhy YouTube Premium FailsWhat does it get wrong that its competitors get right?8 min read·Jul 3, 2019--4--4