The hottest Market Size Substack posts right now

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ciamweekly 62 implied HN points 27 Jan 25
  1. The CIAM market is growing fast, with estimates ranging from $12.5B in 2024 to $43.6B in 2034. This shows a big interest in managing customer identities.
  2. CIAM is different from IAM, focusing on customers instead of employees. This market is not as big as data storage or CRM but has its own importance.
  3. Companies in this market can earn a lot, but revenue is unevenly spread. Some big firms like Auth0 and Ping pull in significant revenue, while smaller startups are also emerging.
Golden Pineapple 7 HN points 24 Jul 23
  1. More than 30% of venture-backed Israeli and Indian startups establish headquarters in the US for various benefits like access to resources and investor preference.
  2. The United States, particularly Silicon Valley, is a top choice for startups due to tech innovation, a thriving ecosystem, market size, ease of incorporation, and investor preferences.
  3. Indian and Israeli startups face unique challenges in their home countries, making the US a natural choice for expansion and growth.
Digital Native 0 implied HN points 07 Feb 24
  1. Great products and founders can expand markets by addressing unique pain points and offering innovative solutions.
  2. Vertical SaaS companies follow a playbook of starting with a key pain point solution and then expanding their product suite for increased customer lifetime value.
  3. Vertical AI applications are emerging with a focus on industry-specific expertise and unique insights, leading to a new wave of innovation.
Musings on Markets 0 implied HN points 02 Sep 14
  1. Education is a business because it has a mission, a product, and customers. Universities sell degrees, so they should be held accountable just like any other business.
  2. The current education system isn't truly non-profit; it still generates surpluses that benefit administrators and faculty, rather than focusing solely on student education.
  3. The education sector is ripe for disruption due to its inefficiencies and lack of customer focus. Disruptors need to understand what makes education valuable beyond just classes, like social networking and career support.
Musings on Markets 0 implied HN points 26 Oct 11
  1. When valuing growth companies, you need to think about how big their revenues can actually get based on the market size. Companies in larger markets can expect to earn more than those in smaller markets.
  2. Some companies can surprise everyone and grow more than expected by changing what they sell, expanding to new places, or coming up with new innovations. This can make their potential market much bigger.
  3. Investors often get the big picture right but mess up when looking at individual companies. They might think many businesses can grow quickly, but if they all try to take a big share of the market, profits can get squeezed.
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