“I always tried to turn every disaster into an opportunity”- John D. Rockerfeller.
This is the story of how Paytm turned one of India’s most recent economic disasters -Demonetization- into the reason for its unicorn status!
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Stack Overflow – a Winner at a Turning Point
Stack Overflow has been running well for over a decade – but it may fall apart soon…
Dollar Shave Club: using digital channels to challenge established FMCG brands
The market share of Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) brands has grown significantly in the last 10 years. There were several new brands that challenged and disrupted the market of existing and established ones, that have enjoyed high market share and profitability throughout […]
Burberry (1856 est.) -164 years old or phoenix in the digital world?
When even iPhones did not exist – is when Burberry started thinking of Digital Transformation. The journey that this 100+ years old company took is inspiring and tells us what a winner looks like in this world of Digital Darwinism.
Self-disruption at Airbus: doubling down on flying cars with digital ridesharing platform
Airbus controls 45% of the global helicopter market. Low industry growth and the development of Urban Air Mobility or flying cars represent an important long-term threat to the survival of the helicopter industry as we know it. Airbus is trying to disrupt itself, before somebody else does by taking an all-encompassing approach to look at Urban Air Mobility. Airbus is investing in the entire ecosystem, including the on-demand helicopter ridesharing platform, voom.flights.
Winner – AutoStore: Shaping the Future of Warehousing
In order to meet market needs of increased order accuracy, speed and operational efficiency, warehouse digitization has become a must in the manufacturing ecosystem. AutoStore is a world-leading robot technology company that has revolutionized e-commerce fulfillment with its cube-based AS/RS.
Coursera – Revolutionizing Education For Anyone, Anywhere
As Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”Coursera is attempting to do just that by providing “world-class learning for anyone, anywhere”.
Mercari the ‘selling app’ – Japan’s first unicorn taking e-commerce by storm
In a country dominated by traditional companies, Mercari is Japan's first unicorn, and an e-commerce sensation.
A Storm is Coming for Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzard struggles to innovate even though it boasts a high profile lineup of gaming franchises. As the competition heats up with new entrants from Apple and Google, Blizzard is not set up to survive for long.
Mirror: digital disrupter in fitness and beyond
Mirror looks like a winner. It is disrupting the home fitness landscape and is poised to impact the healthcare, education, and social media landscapes to name a few.