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Companies Can Have Digital Superpowers: Lazada vs. Grab. Luckin vs. Hellobike. (37)


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In this class, we go through 6 digital superpowers, which is a simple high-level checklist for when digital tools can significantly change the competitive dynamics of a business.

You can listen here or at iTunes, Google Podcasts and Himalaya.

Which of the 6 Digital Superpowers does the company have? If any.

  1. Dramatically transform the user experience
  2. Enable a platform business model
  3. Network effects
  4. Other competitive advantage
  5. Virality
  6. Scalable


Related podcasts and articles:

  • How Did Alibaba Beat Everyone? Products vs. Digital Platforms. (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Podcast 4)
  • Huawei, Luckin and the SMILE Operational Marathon (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Podcast 34)


This is part of Learning Goals: Level 4-5, with a focus on:

  • #25: 6 Digital Superpowers


Concepts for this class:

  • 6 Digital Superpowers
  • SMILE Operational Marathon
  • Competitive Advantages: Traditional vs. Digital


Companies for this class:

  • Lazada
  • Grab
  • Luckin Coffee
  • Hellobike


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I write and speak about digital China and Asia’s latest tech trends.

I also run Jeff’s Asia Tech Class, a podcast and subscription newsletter on the strategies of China / Asia tech companies.

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. 

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