Andrew Chen

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The reason for this is that the steps for starting and scaling a new startup share many of the same skills as investing in a new startup: 1) First, we seek to understand the existing state of customer growth – including growth loops, the quality of acquisition, engagement, churn, and monetization. There was a lot to learn.

Metrics 111

Metrics Scaling Marketing Media 111

Andrew Chen

MAY 28, 2019

As new tech platforms hit scale, we on the consumer team have been closely watching the future of media and the technology driving it — in all forms. New devices made it easier to listen: Alexa launched in 2015, Google Home and AirPods in 2016. There are now over 700K free podcasts available and thousands more launching each week.

Advertising 93

Advertising Revenue Media Marketing 93

Andrew Chen

MAY 28, 2019

As new tech platforms hit scale, we on the consumer team have been closely watching the future of media and the technology driving it — in all forms. New devices made it easier to listen: Alexa launched in 2015, Google Home and AirPods in 2016. There are now over 700K free podcasts available and thousands more launching each week.

Advertising 40

Advertising Revenue Media Marketing 40