Blackstone has acquired a majority stake in the dating app conglomerate behind Bumble at a $3 billion valuation. Alex takes a look at Bumble competitor Match Group's latest earnings and talks about why private equity firms that haven't traditionally gotten behind tech platforms are confident buying into Bumble. This is an excerpt from episode 46 of Winner Take All. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/bZzECnA7ibI Blackstone Buys Bumble Owner, Valuing Dating Business at $3 Billion: https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/c89958 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0CBLLDQDDI

Alex looks at recent reports chronicling the growth of platforms in the second hand fashion industry. He highlights the varied niches that these platforms have been able to grow into large verticals spanning a variety of areas in the clothing industry. Next, coverage of two examples of government taking on big tech platforms starting with Australia's news media bargaining code and ending with Nigeria mandating that Twitter open a local office if the communication platform wants to operate in the African country. Also covered, Alex's article with WisdomTree outlining what could be the next FAMGA, Square's deal to acquire AfterPay, and the debacle that is Ozy Media. 00:00 - Subscribe and Fight Big Tech 00:22 - Secondhand Platforms Thriving 12:23 - Governments Fight Big Tech 23:11 - The Next FAMGA 30:54 - This Could Be Huge for $SQ! 39:09 - Ozy Media Scandal Originally Aired: 10/13/21 #Ozy #FAANG #SecondHand — ? Grab a copy of the Amazon Best Seller Modern Monopolies: https://amzn.com/B017RC8CBC ❓ Are you part of a large enterprise interested in spinning out a platform business? Connect with us here: https://resources.applicoinc.com/wta-contact/ ? Listen to an audio version of the WTA Podcast here: https://anchor.fm/winnertakeall At Applico, we identify untapped, intrinsic assets that give existing enterprises an enormous advantage to spin-out new tech companies. WisdomTree licensed Applico's Platform Insights Data Product to aid in the creation of the PLAT ETF. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_-gdMpUqbk

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The 21st Century Casino Webinar: Melissa Blau joins Alex Moazed to discuss the leaders and laggards of iGaming with a look at how land based casinos are looking to navigate disruptive technologies including online sports betting and iGaming. The casino of the future is being shaped by unprecedented changes in consumer behavior and rapid online growth. The pandemic accelerated these trends, and the companies that will come to dominate the evolving market are those that adapt and transform their model. Join Applico, Black Fire Innovation, and UNLV for an online conference on industry changes, trends, and opportunities for casinos to build new digital business models. Learn About: - The new casino model, what models are working in iGaming and land-based, and the emerging casino of the future - SPACs and sports betting, the leaders and laggards, and regulation and fairness - eSports landscape and how soon we'll be betting on video games legally See the full conference here: https://youtu.be/oIKjEp61xuc Originally Aired: 06/03/21 #iGaming — ? Grab a copy of the Amazon Best Seller Modern Monopolies: https://amzn.com/B017RC8CBC ❓ Are you part of a large enterprise interested in spinning out a platform business? Connect with us here: https://resources.applicoinc.com/wta-contact/ ? Listen to an audio version of the WTA Podcast here: https://anchor.fm/winnertakeall At Applico, we identify untapped, intrinsic assets that give existing enterprises an enormous advantage to spin-out new tech companies. WisdomTree licensed Applico's Platform Insights Data Product to aid in the creation of the PLAT ETF. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIqr2VS3afU