{"title":"Jonathan A. Knee","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Jonathan A. Knee, a distinguished author and thought leader in the intersecting fields of business strategy and economics. With a knack for debunking prevailing myths and offering insightful analysis, Knee is an essential read for anyone interested in the inner workings of today's business landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis book \u003cem\u003eThe Curse of the Mogul\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the pitfalls faced by media giants, revealing why high-profile leaders often fail to deliver long-term value. It’s a must-read for those intrigued by the illusions of power and success in the media industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Platform Delusion\u003c\/em\u003e, Knee turns his attention to digital businesses, breaking down the misconceptions surrounding platform companies. His clear-eyed perspective and rigorous research challenge the belief that all platforms are destined for greatness, making it an enlightening read for aspiring entrepreneurs and established business professionals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Jonathan A. Knee's works to gain a deeper understanding of the contemporary business environment and arm yourself with the insights needed to navigate its complexities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-curse-of-the-mogul-by-jonathan-a-knee-9781591843900","title":"The Curse of the Mogul","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's no accident that CEOs of media conglomerates try to conceal their bottom-line performance with empty catchphrases such as 'content is king' and 'media convergence'. For as soon as the glamour and buzzwords are stripped away, it becomes clear that these companies have been unable to deliver the returns of an index fund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Curse of the Mogul\u003c\/em\u003e exposes the strategic failures underlying this consistently poor performance. Anyone who has ever wondered what makes Disney, News Corporation, Viacom, NBC, Universal and Time Warner tick will appreciate these enlightening insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342743130348,"sku":"9781591843900","price":68.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20973343482754.jpg?v=1743939125"},{"product_id":"the-platform-delusion-by-jonathan-a-knee-9780593189436","title":"The Platform Delusion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn investment banker and professor explains what really drives success in the tech economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany think that they understand the secrets to the success of the biggest tech companies—Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google. It's the platform economy, or network effects, or some other magical power that makes their ultimate world domination inevitable. Investment banker and professor Jonathan Knee argues that the truth is much more complicated—but entrepreneurs and investors can understand what makes the giants work, and learn the keys to lasting success in the digital economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnee explains what really makes the biggest tech companies work—a surprisingly disparate portfolio of structural advantages buttressed by shrewd acquisitions, strong management, lax regulation, and often, encouraging the myth that they are invincible to discourage competitors. By offering fresh insights into the true sources of strength and very real vulnerabilities of these companies, \u003cem\u003eThe Platform Delusion\u003c\/em\u003e shows how investors, existing businesses, and startups might value them, compete with them, and imitate them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Platform Delusion\u003c\/em\u003e demystifies the success of the biggest digital companies in sectors from retail to media to software to hardware, offering readers what those companies don't want everyone else to know. Knee's insights are invaluable for entrepreneurs and investors in digital businesses seeking to understand what drives resilience and profitability for the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46723861676268,"sku":"9780593189436","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4884153482399.jpg?v=1754696198"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jonathan-a-knee.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}