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MrBeast

06/27/23

@ Colin and Samir

The chocolate industry is monopolistic, dominated by a few companies, which makes it challenging for new brands to innovate and gain shelf space.

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A Brutally Honest Conversation with MrBeast

@ Colin and Samir

A Brutally Honest Conversation with MrBeast

06/27/23

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Dr. Mark Hyman

04/14/25

@ Andrew Huberman

There are only a few companies that control the majority of the food supply, impacting everything from farming to processing.

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Peter Thiel

03/23/17

@ Y Combinator

In the last 250 years, only a few categories of businesses have successfully created new things and made money, often due to their monopolistic structures.

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Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The current tech landscape is characterized by a few dominant players that are reshaping entire industries, leading to a significant concentration of market power.

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Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The current tech landscape is characterized by a few dominant players that are reshaping entire industries, leading to a significant concentration of market power.

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Kevin Hale

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

Having a monopoly means that as your company grows, it becomes increasingly difficult for competitors to defeat you, often due to network effects.

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Peter Thiel

03/23/17

@ Y Combinator

The structure of competition in industries often prevents innovators from making money, despite creating significant value for society.

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Peter Thiel

03/23/17

@ Y Combinator

Characteristics of a monopoly include proprietary technology, network effects, and economies of scale, which can lead to sustained market dominance over time.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

In the defense sector, many companies have become less innovative due to consolidation, creating opportunities for new entrants to disrupt the market.

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Peter Thiel

03/23/17

@ Y Combinator

The critical aspect of a monopoly is not just achieving it but maintaining it over time; being the last mover in a category is often more valuable than being the first.