So you want to have a digital platform. It’s only natural — all the cool kids do. Billion-dollar startups built around digital platforms are drawing customers, employees, and investors. And despite their relatively short existences, digital platforms such as Uber, Airbnb, Pinterest, and Snapchat are wreaking havoc on traditional businesses.
3 Ways to Get Your Own Digital Platform
All the cool companies have one.
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