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Corporate IssuersModule 7 of 7

Business Models

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Concepts

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Formulas

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Decisions

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Key Concepts

6 concepts covered in this module.

Business Model

How a company creates, delivers, and captures value. Defines: who are customers, what is offered, how to deliver, how to earn revenue.

Value Proposition

The unique combination of products/services that creates value for a specific customer segment.

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Decision Frameworks

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How to evaluate a business model?

  • Customer value proposition strength
  • Revenue sustainability and scalability
  • Competitive moat (network effects, switching costs)
  • Unit economics (LTV > CAC)

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Business Model

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How a company creates, delivers, and captures value. Defines: who are customers, what is offered, how to deliver, how to earn revenue.
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