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The rise and fall of Skype

Some ideas on this topic: 1/ Skype was once the gold standard of internet communication, a prime example of how software could disrupt legacy industries. By leveraging peer-to-peer (P2P) networking, it bypassed traditional telecom infrastructure, making international calls practically free. It scaled rapidly, becoming the default for voice and video calls globally. But like many […]

Where is no head, there is no strategy (Case study: Zoom)

Zoom vs. Exxon

  Source: Koyfin It is crazy to even think that at some point in time, Zoom had a higher market capitalization than Exxon. The only positive thing about this product is that it is extremely easy to use. Otherwise, from the strategy point of view will remain a niche product at best: 1/ Free products, […]