The hottest Expansion Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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The Mill 1808 implied HN points 30 Aug 23
  1. The Mill has successfully raised a total of £350,000 in funding from supporters to hire journalists around the country.
  2. The funding will be used for expanding the company and hiring new staff members in different cities.
  3. The success of The Mill's funding round is attributed to the support and belief of paying members and prominent figures in the media industry.
TSOH Investment Research Service 687 implied HN points 05 Oct 23
  1. Costco's strategy of providing quality goods and services at low prices has contributed to its ongoing success and growth.
  2. The Executive Membership program at Costco, where members spend 3x more, has significantly impacted the company's revenue streams.
  3. Costco's focus on customer loyalty and satisfaction through programs like Executive Membership has created a positive cycle of increased spending and adoption.
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Math Not Magic 117 implied HN points 08 Aug 23
  1. Kopi Kenangan has revolutionized the coffee industry by pioneering a grab-and-go model for efficient coffee consumption.
  2. Kopi Kenangan's success lies in its digital-first approach, low-cost storefronts, and ability to differentiate itself in the competitive coffee market.
  3. Kopi Kenangan is not just a coffee company but a growing F&B conglomerate with expansion into new food brands and FMCG products.
MKT1 Newsletter 3 implied HN points 14 Mar 24
  1. Focus on using a wedge marketing approach to target a specific niche in the early stages of marketing to ensure personalized and valuable content for your audience.
  2. Consider the impact of whether your product is classified as vertical or horizontal on your marketing strategy, as this will influence how you select and expand from your initial wedge.
  3. As you scale and expand from your initial wedge, prioritize and tailor your marketing efforts for different audience segments to avoid spreading yourself too thin and losing resonance with your target markets.
SatPost by Trung Phan 122 implied HN points 15 Apr 23
  1. Hello Kitty's success is attributed to its simple design, cultural relevance, and successful licensing strategies.
  2. Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, utilized strategic business decisions to expand globally and maintain the character's appeal over time.
  3. Hello Kitty's design, rooted in Japanese gifting culture and the kawaii aesthetic, contributed to its global success and longevity.
Becoming Noble 139 implied HN points 17 Jan 23
  1. Conflict breeds opportunity by weakening established systems and making resources attainable by those with determination.
  2. Recognize opportunities that others may overlook, commit wholeheartedly to your vision, and be willing to endure hardships for success.
  3. In challenging and unstable environments, respect the law but be prepared to protect yourself and your interests; be proactive, expand protections, and never be naive.
Equal Ventures 19 implied HN points 28 Jan 22
  1. Leap, a retail platform, raised $50M in its Series B led by BAM Elevate, showing significant growth post-pandemic.
  2. Covid accelerated digital transformation, impacting the retail sector, but Leap's unique business model simplified complexities and drove costs down, leading to industry-leading results.
  3. With this funding, Leap plans to scale its platform from dozens to hundreds of locations, meeting customer demand and enhancing profitability for both the company and its customers.
MAP's Tech Newsletter. 4 implied HN points 12 May 23
  1. Russia is the largest country in the world, occupying one-tenth of the land on the entire planet.
  2. Russia's size can be attributed to historical, geographic, and political factors, with territories inherited from the Soviet Union and acquisitions throughout history.
  3. Russia's vast territories were relatively easier to expand into due to low population, geography, and historical events like the imperial expansion from the medieval era to the Soviet era.
Venture Prose 0 implied HN points 13 Apr 16
  1. Liquidity is crucial: Offer a lot of relevant results, qualified supply that's quickly filterable, and a seamless end-to-end process to avoid disappointing customers.
  2. Supply is key: More supply leads to more demand, better conversions, retention, and word of mouth. Insufficient supply can lead to marketplace failure.
  3. Concentration matters: Focus your marketing efforts to consolidate demand, aiming for a tipping point where growth becomes exponential. Once saturated, shift focus to customer success.
The Strategy Deck 0 implied HN points 28 Mar 23
  1. Expanding internationally involves more than just adapting your product - consider business objectives, target markets, operating structure, product localization, operations, and global culture.
  2. Financial investments planning is essential for implementing strategies - consider the investments required, their impact on key metrics, full cost, and spreading the cost over time.
  3. When developing a strategy, consider the level of impact it will have on your business and industry - aim for incremental changes to the business, positioning in the market, or changes in the industry structure.
The Product Person 0 implied HN points 24 Apr 23
  1. Drata's rapid growth was fueled by quick funding rounds, starting from seed to Series B in just 10 months.
  2. Drata found instant product-market fit due to the increasing demand for automating SOC2 compliance processes.
  3. The pivotal year of 2021 saw the rise of SOC2 as a crucial security certificate, driving Drata's success in a crowded field.
Business Breakdowns 0 implied HN points 26 Jan 24
  1. Nu promoted its Brazil manager to CEO of Brazil to focus on international expansion in Mexico and Colombia.
  2. Nubank's co-founder, Cristina Junqueira, has a redoubled focus on scaling the company's Mexican operation.
  3. Nubank's CEO, David Velez, was named one of the top 5 CEOs in the world by The Economist.
This week I am curious about? 0 implied HN points 16 Nov 23
  1. Dude Perfect started with five roommates creating fun trick shot videos that went viral, showcasing their competitive yet humorous personalities.
  2. The founders eventually quit their full-time jobs to focus solely on creating content, leading to rapid growth and success for the brand.
  3. Dude Perfect diversified their content beyond trick shots, partnered with brands and celebrities, and expanded into owning their own platform and creating offline experiences like a theme park.