This is a fresh take on considering how we can create new kinds of value exchange in an environment where both buyers and suppliers have a voice. People are actively choosing Uber because it's better for consumers. People are using AirBnB because it has become a more interesting way to travel and puts the power in the hands of both buyers and suppliers. Rather than consider Uber to be the outcome or end-state of the new 'freed market economy', I think it is demonstrating a moment in time, that will no doubt change and evolve once again to something we can't yet predict. In the mean time, learning from its success is a great way for older businesses to consider their next moves in an evolving world.
We cannot know about the new economy unless we explore it from the inside out. I commend Ted for his hands-on approach to understanding a new form of business that's been the talk of the business world. You can fear change or you can understand its values and downfalls and help develop into best practices for the future. At the very least, empathy is gained.
Nice job Ted! It's hilarious that taxi drivers are calling you "stupid" and threatening to boycott PWC. Do you think your employer is worried about the the risk that brings to your business? You need to do a sequel on how a regulated industry can respond to the innovators that are coming after them. Maybe that spin will make the taxi drivers happier? Take the wheel!
Saw Ted speak at Driving Sales Canada in Calgary. Excellent speaker that keeps you engaged and makes you think nothing is out of the realm of possibilities.
There are some embellishments here. Uber doesn't send limos to pick up drivers for training/orientation, nor do they "have your back" as a driver, since you are completely replaceable and expendable.
This is a fresh take on considering how we can create new kinds of value exchange in an environment where both buyers and suppliers have a voice. People are actively choosing Uber because it's better for consumers. People are using AirBnB because it has become a more interesting way to travel and puts the power in the hands of both buyers and suppliers. Rather than consider Uber to be the outcome or end-state of the new 'freed market economy', I think it is demonstrating a moment in time, that will no doubt change and evolve once again to something we can't yet predict. In the mean time, learning from its success is a great way for older businesses to consider their next moves in an evolving world.
We cannot know about the new economy unless we explore it from the inside out. I commend Ted for his hands-on approach to understanding a new form of business that's been the talk of the business world. You can fear change or you can understand its values and downfalls and help develop into best practices for the future. At the very least, empathy is gained.
smart cookie
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Ted. Incredible. You're an inspiration. Thanks for investing your time into this to shed light on the rapidly changing world we all live in.
Nice job Ted!
It's hilarious that taxi drivers are calling you "stupid" and threatening to boycott PWC. Do you think your employer is worried about the the risk that brings to your business?
You need to do a sequel on how a regulated industry can respond to the innovators that are coming after them. Maybe that spin will make the taxi drivers happier?
Take the wheel!
Saw Ted speak at Driving Sales Canada in Calgary. Excellent speaker that keeps you engaged and makes you think nothing is out of the realm of possibilities.
Awesome job . . . and thanks for providing this perspective on Uber.
Really cool insight! Loved your 3 learnings! Thanks for sharing your perspective and experiences.
Good to see points of view on the necessity for change.
it hits me! thanks!
There are some embellishments here. Uber doesn't send limos to pick up drivers for training/orientation, nor do they "have your back" as a driver, since you are completely replaceable and expendable.
shout out to my UCR ppl again
This is so irrelevant today