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Colin Brown's avatar

Such a great piece Dan. Thanks for going so deep in this area. Just started a marketplace in the hotel space and so many areas run very true. Look forward to exploring deeper.

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Joey Padgett's avatar

Thanks Dan -- such a thought-provoking piece. You covered it re: managed marketplaces, but reputation being attached is such a big unlock for (real and perceived) transaction costs IMO. When more of the relationship happens on the platform, I almost have a feeling that the platform has my back (think Aircover from AirBnb). It makes me more willing to take risks and try new providers

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