Marketplace Metrics and Financial Strategies

This chapter explores the financial performance of online marketplaces during the pandemic, emphasizing growth in sales and active users while noting rising operational costs. It highlights the performance of fintech companies like PayPal and Square, detailing their strategies for future investments amid a shift towards digital transactions. Additionally, the chapter assesses advertising challenges faced by companies like Roku and Shake Shack, juxtaposed with the positive growth of Beyond Meat and insights into investment strategies from Warren Buffett.