Mo Shafieeha

Business questions must begin with the customer. Platform owners, for example, may find it hard to identify their customers. Platform owners act as intermediaries between different market sides. By connecting the "sides," indirect network effects can be harvested. Buffett and Munger describe network effects as the strongest they have ever seen in... See more

The Problem When Applied to DeFi dApps Even though DeFi is based on decentralized infrastructures (Ethereum), administrators can still tweak the code. It's common for companies to tweak code to get more transaction fees from Uniswap or Dy DX. Shareholders can leverage their negotiation power to get more value from the DeFi protocol when it grows... See more

4. Create FOMO to drive word-of-mouth.Key questions: Does your product rely on UGC? Consider curating the early community. / Is your product innately social? Consider relying on existing users to invite new users.Instagram, Pinterest, and Clubhouse are examples of platforms that made their early communities exclusive. In another way, Robinhood and... See more

Simplicity is what consumers want from marketers. Consumers' confidence and ability to sort through the available choices is the single biggest driver of customer "stickiness.". Marketers can use these three tactics to simplify consumers' decision-making and help them navigate the purchase journey:

The lesson is clear: do less, do it well, and be consistent.

3. Early Adopter Rewards Token distribution models that reward early users will involve communities and protocols. Before a protocol has real network effects or much inherent utility, these types of users and developers add value. Compound developers and users are the best long-term stewards of the protocol. Regulations must be considered, but we... See more

I have been aiming to discuss taking action and being decisive in two essays because there seems to be a belief that 'rationality' and mental models are all you need to succeed. Most influential people make better decisions and use thinking tools that assist them in achieving their goals more quickly.

4. Podcasts Edutainment podcasts are also popular. Podcasts are refined versions of information and news. Podcasts cover a wide range of topics and are delivered by professionals who are skilled speakers who can keep listeners interested. Professionals or guest speakers often speak. Podcasts are easy to listen to while driving, travelling, or doing... See more