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Dialogue. The Business of SuperApps

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May 15, 2024
Exploring the world of SuperApps with a focus on Grab, WeChat, Meituan, and more. Discussing the cross-selling strategies, history of WeChat, and the ambitions of Twitter/X. Delving into the challenges and opportunities in the SuperApp landscape, comparing to the US market, and analyzing the impact on customer acquisition and retention.
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INSIGHT

Digital Competition

  • Digital distribution eliminates physical barriers, shifting competitive dynamics.
  • Customer acquisition and retention become paramount due to zero distribution costs.
ANECDOTE

Free Fire & Shopee Synergy

  • Sea Limited used their mobile game Free Fire to drive adoption of their e-commerce platform Shopee.
  • Offering in-game rewards for Shopee usage, they cleverly leveraged their existing user base.
INSIGHT

Super App Flywheel

  • Super apps act as low-cost funnels for various offerings by retaining users with essential services.
  • Cross-selling becomes easier, boosting monetization through a flywheel effect.
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