The document provides an overview of the collaborative economy, which is driven by societal, economic, and technological factors and is disrupting existing business models and institutions. Key points include:
- The collaborative economy enables sharing of goods/services between individuals rather than businesses and customers.
- It is fueled by increased population density, sustainability concerns, a desire for community, and generational attitudes.
- Technologies like social networks, mobile devices, and payment systems facilitate peer-to-peer sharing.
- Areas like transportation, products/apparel, hospitality, and office rental have seen disruption as customers transact directly.
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[Report] The Collaborative Economy, by Jeremiah Owyang
1. A Market Definition Report
The Collaborative Economy:
Products, services, and market relationships have changed as
sharing startups impact business models. To avoid disruption,
companies must adopt the Collaborative Economy Value Chain.
Altimeter Research Theme: Digital Economies
June 4, 2013
By Jeremiah Owyang
With Christine Tran and Chris Silva
Includes input from 69 ecosystem contributors