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What does it take to become a tech giant? Who will be the next trillion-dollar tech company? Is it finally Microsoft’s turn?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Four (Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google) have dominated the marketplace for years, but, even in the absence of efforts to break them up, Scott Galloway says the Four won\u2019t always be on top. History demonstrates that even the most successful companies can\u2019t stay on top forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll first explore the factors Galloway claims are necessary for a business to be the next big tech company. Then, we\u2019ll identify four potential candidates for that position. Take a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Factors Necessary to Be the Next Tech Giant <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Galloway identifies eight factors that define the Four and are likely to be present in the next big tech company:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) A unique product<\/a>:<\/strong> The next tech giant must have a unique product. One way to make a product unique, notes Galloway, is to consider where technology can add value to the process of making, selling, and using the product. For example, Amazon products themselves may not be any different than other sellers\u2019 products, but Amazon can get them to customers faster than anyone else. Another way to differentiate a product<\/a> is by looking for ways to remove obstacles<\/a> that make purchasing the product a pain, such as driving to the store and looking for parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) The ability to attract cheap capital:<\/strong> The next trillion-dollar company must also have the ability to attract cheap capital by articulating a bold, easy-to-understand vision. Galloway says the Four succeeded in large part by doing exactly that, as discussed in Part 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Going global:<\/strong> Besides the obvious fact that a worldwide presence means a bigger market, global reach also allows a company to survive economic downturns in any one country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Likability<\/a>:<\/strong> Successful companies must be perceived to be good citizens by the government, the media, and watchdog groups. A good image can stave off regulatory intervention, as it managed to do for the Four in their early years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) Vertical integration:<\/strong> The Four each control various stages in their production and distribution process, which allows them to manage the customer experience. For example, in addition to manufacturing its products, Apple controls its distribution through its network of high-end retail stores. Similarly, any emerging tech giant must combine aspects of manufacturing or distribution to control the customer experience.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6) Artificial intelligence (AI):<\/strong> The Four all have technology that can learn from human input and use algorithms to control data. This is a must to make it in our rapidly changing economy. AI allows companies to monitor every aspect of our online behavior and target their marketing accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7) Career boost:<\/strong> The next tech giant must be perceived as offering a major career boost.<\/strong> Competition to get a job at the Four is fierce, and if you do so, you can climb the corporate ladder<\/a> quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8) Near a university:<\/strong> Any company that strives to dominate the market must be located near and have a symbiotic relationship with a top university, just as each of the Four <\/strong>draws talent from their respective neighbors Stanford, UC Berkeley, and the University of Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identifying the Next Tech Giant<\/strong>

Experts disagree on the characteristics necessary to become the next tech giant.

Ma\u00eblle Gavet, one of Time<\/em> magazine\u2019s top 25 female \u201ctechpreneurs\u201d and the author of Trampled by Unicorns: Big Tech\u2019s Empathy Problem and How to Fix It<\/em><\/a>, argues that two of the factors identified by Galloway\u2014cheap capital and likability as a way to avoid regulation\u2014are no longer determinative in a changing marketplace<\/a>.

Gavet says that governments and the public have become increasingly distrustful of Big Tech. They won\u2019t tolerate the old model of reliance on cheap capital to drive rapid growth and facilitate predatory practices, such as keeping prices artificially low to undercut competitors. Instead, newer tech companies will need to grow more slowly and sustainably and realize fewer profits in order to be successful.

Gavet also claims that while likability itself remains important, the next Big Tech companies will need to emphasize social responsibility and empathy not as a way to avoid<\/em> regulation, but partly to demonstrate their willingness to comply<\/em> with ever-expanding regulation. In addition, she says the successful tech companies of the future will care more about the rights of gig workers, and abandon the targeted advertising model that has led to so many scandals and privacy violations. Other top tech executives agree with Gavet\u2019s focus on empathy, noting that to be successful, tech companies must put themselves in their customers\u2019 shoes<\/a> and work to make their lives easier.

In addition, while more and more large tech companies are vertically integrating their businesses\u2014often by using their vast reserves of capital to acquire smaller companies\u2014some experts say that vertical integration in and of itself isn\u2019t necessary for success<\/a>. Whether vertical integration will help a company become the next tech giant depends on factors such as the state of the industry and whether it makes more sense for a company to own aspects of the manufacturing or distribution process or outsource them to another company that can do a better job. 

Since Big Tech can\u2019t exist without data, most commentators agree with Galloway that the next giant will need to be adept at using AI<\/a> to collect, monetize, and apply data to their business. They also agree that global expansion<\/a> is a requirement for becoming the next tech giant.

With respect to geography, studies show that the top tech companies hire from universities all across the country<\/a>, not just from those located near the companies\u2019 headquarters. For example, while Google (located in Mountain View, California) hires from many California colleges, both Columbia University (New York) and MIT (Massachusetts) are among its top five \u201cfeeder\u201d schools. This suggests that if a company is big enough, it need not rely on nearby universities for talent\u2014it can truly \u201cgo global\u201d and attract top talent regardless of geography. Similarly, most Big Tech companies are perceived as providing a career boost as a byproduct of these companies\u2019 success, not as a prerequisite for them being successful.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Potential Candidates to Be the Next Tech Giant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In light of the factors he identifies, Galloway examines various contenders to be the next tech giant. We\u2019ll explore four of these companies here. Ultimately, Galloway doesn\u2019t pick a \u201cwinner,\u201d and he notes that the next tech giant could also be a complete unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidate #1: Alibaba<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alibaba is a Chinese company that was the world\u2019s largest retailer in 2016<\/strong>. It has half a billion active users. However, Alibaba has some drawbacks. In order to be a contender, says Galloway, it has to move beyond China and go global. It also lacks a visionary CEO or a simple story. Another major drawback is its enmeshment with the Chinese government, which has supported the company by, among other things, limiting the operations of Alibaba\u2019s competitors in China. Western investors are reluctant to back a company that engages in such unfair practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Since The Four<\/em> was published, the Chinese government\u2019s relationship with Alibaba has shifted<\/a>. The government has attempted to limit the power of the company by imposing fines and regulations. Experts say this is the result of two factors: 1) Alibaba\u2019s founder, Jack Ma, was openly critical of the Chinese government, and 2) the initial public offering (IPO) of Alibaba\u2019s affiliate, Ant Financial Group, would have benefited a group of powerful investors and signaled that Alibaba can take actions that contradict government policy objectives. Nonetheless, as of 2022, Alibaba ranks as #11 among the world\u2019s largest tech companies by market cap.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidate #2: Tesla<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Galloway credits Tesla with controlling the customer experience in a whole new way, from their owned dealerships to their regular software updates to their network of chargers. Tesla is also able to collect data on customers through the cars themselves<\/strong>. Another strength is its ability to combine luxury and environmental conscientiousness. A mark of its success as a luxury brand is the fact that in 2017 Tesla only sold 80,000 cars versus Ford\u2019s 6.7 million, but Tesla surpassed Ford in market value. However, Tesla\u2019s weaknesses are that it\u2019s not global, and it doesn\u2019t have a lot of customers compared to other car companies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Tesla has grown rapidly since The Four<\/em> was published, and it is now a global company: As of 2022, it had six manufacturing facilities in three countries<\/a> (the US, China, and Germany) and hundreds of stores and superchargers in approximately 40 countries<\/a>. In 2022, it delivered approximately 936,000 vehicles. While the number of Tesla\u2019s customers continues to pale in comparison to other car manufacturers, Tesla was nonetheless ranked the most valuable automotive brand<\/a> as of 2022 and one of the top 15 brands across all industries in 2021.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidate #3: Airbnb<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like ride-sharing company Uber, vacation rental company Airbnb relies on third parties to provide its \u201cinventory\u201d\u2014in Airbnb\u2019s case, homes and apartments for short-term rental. Both operate globally and enjoy access to cheap capital. But Galloway says Airbnb\u2019s biggest weakness is its lack of vertical integration: It doesn\u2019t own the housing, so it can\u2019t control the customer experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Another major weakness of Airbnb that Galloway doesn\u2019t mention relates to its likability. Airbnb has long been criticized for driving up the price of rent<\/a> and reducing the housing inventory in the neighborhoods where it operates. Studies confirm the accuracy of these claims. Because Airbnb rentals command such high prices, many property owners rent out housing to tourists full-time and live elsewhere, rather than renting their primary residence part-time. Consequently, locals have fewer rental options at higher prices, and may opt to leave the area entirely, resulting in neighborhoods with few local residents.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidate #4: Microsoft<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While <\/strong>Microsoft isn\u2019t the powerhouse it once was, Galloway says that could change. The vast majority (89%) of desktop computers use Windows\u2014although Galloway notes that mobile has surpassed desktop as the preferred method of computing. One strength of Microsoft is the acquisition of LinkedIn, which, unlike other social media companies, has three sources of ad revenue: regular advertising, recruiter fees for upgraded access to job candidates, and premium subscriptions for job hunters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Galloway\u2019s prediction that Microsoft could be the next tech giant is his most accurate. While rankings fluctuate, most consistently place Microsoft in the top four global tech companies<\/a> (usually at number two) as of 2022, with a market cap of approximately $1.68 trillion. LinkedIn\u2019s revenues have increased rapidly since Microsoft acquired it. In 2021, it had revenues of $11.5 billion\u2014an increase of 43.7% over the prior year. LinkedIn currently has 822 billion members.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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