Jeffrey Towson

The Tech Strategy Podcast

A podcast by TechMoat Consulting on the strategies and best practices of leading digital companies. Especially in China / Asia. Tech Strategy offers: -Deep dives into the strategies and business models of leading tech companies. -Best practices and lessons in important digital concepts. Lots more information available at Jefftowson.com and techmoatconsulting.com To marketers, I do not have podcast guests.  This podcast is not investment advice. Me and any guests may get the numbers or information wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant. Investing is risky. Do your own research.

Author

Jeffrey Towson

Category

Technology

Podcast website

www.jefftowson.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

How to Build Barriers to Entry with GenAI and Intelligence (211) 26.06.2024

This week’s podcast is about where GenAI and intelligence capabilities can create barriers to entry (not competitive advantages). You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . Here is the link to the Tech Tour . —–-- I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not...

My Generative AI Playbook: Step 2 (210) 20.06.2024

This week’s podcast is Step 2 in my playbook for CEOs and investors in Generative AI. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . —---— I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation. I am the founder of TechMoat Cons...

iQIYI's Playbook for Tech-Empowered Entertainment (209) 11.06.2024

This week’s podcast is about iQIYI's tech strategy. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . Cheers, Jeff --------- I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation. I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting , a b...

Lessons from Visits to JD, iQIYI and Huawei (208) 05.06.2024

This week’s podcast is about our Beijing Tech Tour. And my 3 main lessons. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . My lessons are: JD is flooding money into logistics tech. Increasingly globally. Huawei is showing the future for turnkey digital infrastructure. iQI...

Alibaba’s Generative AI Strategy (207) 14.05.2024

This week’s podcast is about Alibaba and what they are doing in Generative AI. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . Cheers, Jeff -------- I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation. I am the founder of Tech...

Forget the “Sharing Economy”. Watch for Disruptors in Access vs. Ownership Businesses. (206) 05.05.2024

This week’s podcast is about ownership vs. access business models. It's a good framework for thinking about digital disruptors such as Airbnb, Uber and Mobike. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . ———- I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not l...

How to Build GenAI into Operations - Part 2 (204) 14.04.2024

This week’s podcast is Part 2 on my framework for AI Strategy. Part 1 was in Podcast 203. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . Which has the details for the Beijing Tech Tour. ------- I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strateg...

A Framework for GenAI Strategy - Part 1 (203) 10.04.2024

This week’s podcast is a framework for thinking about AI Strategy. And an intro to the AI Tech Stack. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . ——- I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation. I am the founder of...

The 3 EV Business Models of BYD, Xiaomi and Tesla (202) 03.04.2024

This week’s podcast is about how auto companies are changing into digital business models. Specifically, it is about three archetype business models we can see in BYD, Xiaomi and Tesla. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . The 3 EV business models are: EV Busin...

CRAs Are the Path From Digital Operating Activities to Moats (2 of 2) (201) 28.12.2023

This week’s podcast is Part 2 of Capabilities, Resources and Assets (CRAs) . They are a key part of strategy. And link operating performance with structural advantages. Here is Part 1 . You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . Key points: Point 1: Operating perform...

The 4 Pillars of Baidu's AI Cloud Strategy (2 of 2) (200) 27.12.2023

This week’s podcast is part 2 of a deep dive into Baidu Cloud, a leading provider of cloud and intelligence services. And arguably China’s AI leader. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . Here are the four pillars: Pillar 1: Baidu AI Cloud Is an Innovation Platf...

Why iQIYI Is the GenAI Innovator to Watch in Video Entertainment (199) 26.12.2023

This week’s podcast is a deep dive into iQIYI's activities in generative AI, which is a natural evolution from their long focus on digital transformation. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . ——— I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) i...

A Breakdown of Reddit's Really Simple Business Model (198) 24.12.2023

This week’s podcast is a deep dive into Reddit, the "community of communities, driven by interests and passions". You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . ---------- I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transf...

Baidu's AI Cloud Strategy Is Great. It's a Flywheel in Industry-Specific Intelligence. (197) 23.12.2023

This week’s podcast is a deep dive into Baidu Cloud, a leading provider of cloud and intelligence services. And arguably China's AI leader. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . ———– I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital stra...

3 Lessons from Alibaba Cloud’s AI and Big Data Summit (196) 22.12.2023

This week’s podcast is a deep dive into Alibaba Cloud, a leading provider of cloud and intelligence services. They recently had an AI and Big Data Summit in Singapore. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . ———– I write, speak and consult about how to win (and no...

Will Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Win Big in Human Capital and Non-Human Workforces? (195) 21.12.2023

This week’s podcast is a deep dive into Automatic Data Processing (ADP), a leading provider of software and services for human resources. ADP is a company that is surprisingly well positioned to use AI to better manage human capital and build non-human workforces. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here...

Why TikTok Shop is a Big Problem for Etsy (194) 20.12.2023

This week’s podcast is a deep dive into Etsy. And how it is leaning into the creativity and human connection aspects of marketplaces. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . Here are my 5 questions (thus far) for assessing the viability of a specialty ecommerce co...

Facebook Meta is Mostly 4 Networks and 2 Platforms (193) 19.12.2023

This week’s podcast is a deep dive into Facebook Meta. And how I break down the business model and the key factors. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . The 5-6 factors mentioned are: People networks Audience-builder platforms Limited ecosystems Profit vs engag...

BYD Is Running China's "Manufacturing to the World” Playbook (192) 18.12.2023

This week’s podcast is a deep dive into BYD. And about how Chinese manufacturers go international. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . Here is the article on the AI influencer. ———– I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy...

3 Factors Will Determine the Future of Verisign Inc. (191) 17.12.2023

This week’s podcast is a deep dive into Verisign, Inc (Nasdaq: VRSN). It focuses on the biggest factors for the future of the company. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . ——– Related articles: A Digital Strategy Breakdown of Salesforce. Spoiler: It’s Awesome (...

Digital Strategy Lesson: CRAs Are the Path From Operating Activities to Competitive Advantage (1 of 2) (190) 15.12.2023

This week’s podcast is Part 1 of Capabilities, Resources and Assets (CRAs) . They are a key part of strategy. And link operating performance with structural advantages. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . Here is the link to our China Tech Tour . Key points: P...

The 4 Digital Concepts Powering Salesforce, Inc. (Tech Strategy - Podcast 189) 09.12.2023

This week’s podcast is a deep dive into Salesforce, Inc. It focuses on the biggest competitive strengths of the company. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . Here are the comments by Eddie Wu at Alibaba: Aliviews: Eddie Wu on Alibaba’s Q2 Earnings ——– Related a...

The Arm Holdings' China Question (188) 08.12.2023

This week’s podcast is part two of a deep dive into Arm Holdings. About how China and AI are external factors impacting its future trajectory. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . Here is the link to the China Tech Tour . ——– Photo by Vishnu Mohanan on Unsplash...

The 4 Digital Concepts Powering Arm Holdings (187) 07.12.2023

This week’s podcast is part of a company deep dive into Arm Holdings. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . Here is the link to the China Tech Tour . Here is my summary of the 4 big digital concepts behind Arm Holdings: Standardization and Interconnection Networ...

Digital Strategy Lesson: An Intro to the Digital Operating Basics (Part 2 of 2) (186) 06.12.2023

This week’s podcast is Part 2 of an introductory explanation for the Digital Operating Basics. This is a very useful framework for thinking about digital transformation. You can listen to this podcast here , which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts . Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting . Here is the link to the China Tech Tour . Here is my s...

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