Summary of Take Rate’s Marketplace Memo by Colin
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In this 13th edition of the Marketplace Memo, we explore:
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🧁 Market-Making vs. Market-Taking: The best marketplaces don’t just take a slice of the existing pie; they create entirely new economic categories. Brendan Foody’s insights highlight how Mercor is pioneering a labor marketplace powered by AI evaluation.
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🌐 Disruptive Innovations: Cloudflare is leading a new wave of content economics with “Pay Per Crawl,” expanding the landscape where information is valued.
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🚀 Trending News:
- Uber’s founder eyes a return to mobility with Pony AI.
- Instacart’s new rewards system enhances gig worker retention.
Dive into the memo for in-depth analyses and stories shaping the marketplace landscape!
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