Sandbox Thoughts
A couple of years ago, my goal was to learn more — so I tried to read more. Reading is a great way to consume information, but it’s just one part of the learning process. Another key part is the understanding, processing, and connection-making of knowledge and writing is a great medium to accomplish this.
Accordingly, I’ve launched Sandbox Thoughts. This blog is meant to mold thoughts together, wherever my mind takes me. Most creations might be nonsense or nothing new, but hopefully, every once in a while, I can create something cool.
This is my sandbox — come on in!
Stitch Fix: A Strategy Fit for the Occasion
Stitch Fix is in the pole position to disrupt retail e-commerce but must continue to push forward in bold new ways. In this piece, I identify and evaluate its different options.
Why Hardware + Software Combinations Create Great Businesses
How hardware + software results in valuable & differentiated products, sticky customers, and attractive margins, building off of a post by Marco DeMeireles.
Peloton Interactive Strategy - Part 2
A relook at my Peloton strategy recommendations after considering feedback of "Why are these the strategies that will be most effective in catalyzing, or removing blockers for, growth?"
Peloton Interactive: An Ecosystem Strategy to Top The Leaderboard
Peloton's moat is deep, but not impenetrable. Three big bold bets could help keep Peloton atop the leaderboard for the long run.
Ian’s Fantasy VC Portfolio
Inspired by Turner Novak’s fantasy venture capital portfolios, I am putting together a fantasy VC portfolio.
The Future of Storytelling Media: What is it, Who Will Deliver It, and The Implications
Media experiences have always been standardized and passive ones. The future of media is making the experience personalized and active.
The Shared Economy: Creating Value by Making Assets More Productive
By thinking about how to take an expensive, personal asset and make it a shared resource, entrepreneurs can help run a more efficient economy. Companies that do so and pick the right go-to-market strategy will realize tremendous value.