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S1E2: Disney & Uber

S1E2: Disney & Uber

FromStrategy Simplified


S1E2: Disney & Uber

FromStrategy Simplified

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Apr 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Disney and Uber are two of the most well known brands in business today. Both are in a period of rapid transition; Disney is launching its eponymous streaming service (Disney+) and Uber is fighting battles on two fronts - against regulators wanting to classify its drivers as employees, and investors demanding a path to profitability.Why are these two companies making the moves that they are? Much of it boils down to each business' primary cost model.In this episode of Strategy Simplified, we peel back the layers of Disney and Uber's business models.
Released:
Apr 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

When we asked Fortune 1000 managers what skill differentiated a top performer, "a focus on what is important" was the #1 answer. The ability to identify what is most important separates strategists from analysts. Welcome to Strategy Simplified - we slice through business jargon to get to the simple heart of business strategy. Hosted by the senior leadership team of Management Consulted - ex-Bain consultant and successful tech entrepreneur Jenny Rae Le Roux, MC COO Namaan Mian, and ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager Stephanie Knight - Strategy Simplified uses case studies and conversations to apply business strategy concepts. What does Disney's cost structure tell us about Disney+? Can Uber ever be profitable? What does an iced coffee company have to do with U.S. car manufacturers? Enter the world of Strategy Simplified and find out.