Estimating Free-Paid Ratios for Freemium Models

People are always asking me for estimates regarding conversion rates for freemium models.  In general, it is hard to say–it depends on the nature and quality of the free service, the additional value provided by the premium service, and the extent to which...

The Future of Money and Mobile Payments

I hope to see some friendly faces at the Stanford GSB's upcoming Palo Alto event on the future of money. Get beyond the hype and learn what's really happening in the world of mobile payments. We have a great panel  representing both entrepreneurial new...

Breakfast Conversation on Virtual Worlds and Currencies

On January 12, at 7:30 at Dinah's in Palo Alto, I will be moderating a conversation with Cary Rosenzweig, CEO of IMVU, and an extremely engaging speaker. It is the first of a series of Strategy Breakfasts to be sponsored by the Stanford Graduate School of...