The sharing economy leads to more efficient utilization of assets and capital, thereby generating superior economic and environmental returns. Airbnb allows for the same real estate to be used more effectively. Rent the… Read more »
Uber’s latest funding brings the company into the stratosphere of private company valuations. At $40 billion, Uber is believed to be four times more valuable than Airbnb, Snapchat, Palantir or Dropbox. Its… Read more »
At the beginning of 2013 I reflected on the fact that car sharing leader Zipcar was going to have to alter its membership fee structure if it wanted to grow membership… Read more »
The first quarter of cleantech was a mix of good and bad news. Avis’ purchase of Zipcar and Silver Spring Networks’ long-awaited IPO finally occurring were further signs of thawing capital… Read more »
The third quarter in cleantech brought into focus the successes and challenges of moremature companies like Tesla, Airbnb, and Zipcar. It also highlighted energy challenges in India and China Read more »
The global population will reach 9 billion by 2050. Owning physical items — cars, apartments, office space — has both lost some of its luster and will be increasingly inefficient for a global market. Read more »
With the news this week that Hertz is acquiring Dollar Thrifty for $2.6 billion, the speculation has begun on what it could mean for Zipcar. There are two general thoughts, both… Read more »
Zipcar lost about a third of its market value last week as it reported slowing membership growth, a failed broadcast radio campaign and problems with its U.K. expansion. It also lowered… Read more »
Cleantech continues to be a diverse market of opportunities, and in the second quarter of 2012 companies worked to monetize strategies to leverage consumer and corporate interest in going green. Key highlights from… Read more »