Hiro MaedaThe Next Marketplace InnovationOver that past decade there has been many innovations that occurred in the online marketplace model. These innovations has made online…Feb 18, 2016Feb 18, 2016
Hiro MaedaValidating your Startup IdeaValidating your startup idea, is a process that you want to complete in the shortest-possible time. The longer it takes, the harder it is…Jan 11, 2016Jan 11, 2016
Hiro MaedaWhat Startup Founders Should Reflect OnFor many first-time startup founders, one common trap is thinking that being “busy” and making “progress” are the same thing. It is…Dec 16, 2015Dec 16, 2015
Hiro MaedaIncreasing SerendipityI’m sure that a lot of people can attribute some of their successes to serendipity. Why are there some days where you feel like you just…Nov 9, 2015Nov 9, 2015
Hiro MaedaAnti-Diversity for StartupsThere has been a lot of debate about diversity in the startup ecosystem. I believe diversity is necessary and great for companies, for VCs…Nov 1, 20151Nov 1, 20151
Hiro MaedaLiquidity is King — Building a Two-Sided MarketplaceFor any startup building a two-sided marketplace (such as eBay, AirBnB, or Uber), liquidity is king. Liquidity means that supply meets…Oct 15, 2015Oct 15, 2015
Hiro MaedaGlobal and Local Network EffectsEach and every product carries a different and unique network effect. Network effects are very complex, and almost every aspect of the…Oct 6, 2015Oct 6, 2015