The sharing economy: Disrupting traditional business models

This article discusses the rise of the 'sharing economy', which is enabled by increased levels of global connectedness, and explains its attractiveness to venture capitalists.

The sharing economy: Disrupting traditional business models

Babar KhanThe Citizens Foundation

Disruptive innovation is the Holy Grail of business. A fascinating example of disruption is being seen in business models arising out of the 'sharing economy'. Defined as the willingness of people to share – often with total strangers – the sharing economy describes a new form of behaviour enabled by global connectivity. Babar Khan describes these business models and explains their appeal to venture capitalists.

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