3 Strategy Lessons from My Visit to ByteDance (169)

This week’s podcast is about my visit to ByteDance, which is just a fascinating company. Lots of good lessons that I will be writing about. Two clarifications:This was a visit to a ByteDance office. Which is a different group than TikTok.The ecommerce GMV numbers cited are from external reports - and not ByteDance or TikTok. And these numbers are likely probably guesses and only somewhat accurate.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.If you're interested in talking digital strategy and transformation for your business, contact us at TechMoat Consulting. ———Related articles:Can ByteDance Breach Alibaba’s Infrastructure Moat and Become An Ecommerce Giant? (Tech Strategy – Podcast 82)Alibaba Takes Over Sun Art Retail. Is It Going to Take Off? Or Is It Infrastructure? (pt 1 of 2) (Asia Tech Strategy – Daily Update)Could Sun Art Grow +30% Under Alibaba? (pt 2 of 2) (Asia Tech Strategy – Daily Update)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:Externalization of Capabilities4 Terrains and StrategiesFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:ByteDance -----------I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show