a16z Podcast

a16z Podcast: The Topic That's Lasted the Entire History of Computing -- Bundling and Unbundling

Aug 15, 2014
Dive into the age-old debate of bundling versus unbundling in the software world. Explore how Facebook is strategically unbundling while Baidu rushes to bundle services together. Understand the complexities of app design and user experience, with a focus on engaging users versus sheer download numbers. Discover the limitations of app usage as consumers typically gravitate toward a few favorite applications. Lastly, uncover the trade-offs app developers face in balancing feature richness with user needs.
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