Foursquare founder Dennis Crowley’s plan is to do for places and experiences, what Amazon has done for books, and Netflix has done for movies. Crowley calls Foursquare a “recommendation engine.” I called it an “anticipation engine” when I caught up with Crowley at the at this month’s 140 Characters Conference in New York City. I asked him what changes are coming that users don’t expect? Will Foursquare evolve in ways that we’re not yet imagining? Watch the 140-second interview to hear what he said.
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For more than a decade, some smart, successful investors have been saying that Amazon.com (AMZN) wouldn’t succeed, because its business plan was flawed. Meanwhile, the company built its reputation as an online bookseller, added more products, and boosted sales. Read the rest of this entry »
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