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  • Chenyi Shi has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of April 6, 2022.
  • Chenyi Shi has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of April 6, 2022.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of April 6, 2022.
  • The 2 books Chenyi Shi has mentioned in the most episodes, as of April 6, 2022: Matchmakers and 7 Powers.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Chenyi Shi aired on April 6, 2022.

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Guest on Acquired · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Chenyi Shi appeared on Acquired to discuss business strategy, platforms, and economic power. Shi recommended Matchmakers by David S. Evans and Richard Schmalensee, noting that both she and Hamilton Helmer enjoyed the book and learned a great deal about the ancient roots and economic principles of platforms from the economist authors. Additionally, Shi referenced Hamilton Helmer's book Seven Powers, explaining the concept of surplus leader margin detailed in the appendix.

Books recommended by Chenyi Shi

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  1. Matchmakers

    David S. Evans; Richard Schmalensee · Recommended · 1 episode

    Matchmakers by David S.

    Recommended
    “you know there's a book that hamilton and i both really enjoyed reading and learned a lot from it's called the matchmakers from evans and schmalenzi so both are economists who've thought really deeply about platforms”
    Acquired Platforms and Power (with Hamilton Helmer and Chenyi Shi) 2022-04-06 Listen at 11:53
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. 7 Powers

    Hamilton Helmer · Discussed · 1 episode

    7 Powers by Hamilton Helmer is an acclaimed business strategy book that outlines the foundational forces enabling companies to achieve persistent differential returns.

    Discussed
    “so number one is if they're readers of seven powers and you're patient enough to flip to the appendix after each chapter there is this concept that we call surplus leader margin which is the maximum price you can charge more than your competitor while still maintaining your competitive position”
    Acquired Platforms and Power (with Hamilton Helmer and Chenyi Shi) 2022-04-06 Listen at 45:53
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Platforms and Power (with Hamilton Helmer and Chenyi Shi)Acquired2022-04-062