DerpyPotato
DerpyPotato

So... Pocket FM (startup with $200Mn raised) just copied Dashtoons (startup with $20Mn raised)

And named it Pocket Toons too... points for creativity It just reminds us that a larger, unrelated startup, can always do what you're doing and it can put your future in immense danger.

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MagicalPancake
MagicalPancake

That's just how things work And hence investors ask "What is your unique MOAT vs competitors"

FluffyDumpling
FluffyDumpling

In today's world of AI, it's not difficult to copy someone's MOAT and enter the market.

DerpyJellybean
DerpyJellybean

Ain't it just how industry works, once you are successful in one segment you can expand to other related segment very easily.

WigglyBanana
WigglyBanana

Absolutely although I'm not so sure if Pocket FM is already successful in one segment

heard they have poor repeat rates, so revenue might be temporary and not long term unless they keep burning

WigglyBanana
WigglyBanana

Absolutely although I'm not so sure if Pocket FM is already successful in one segment

heard they have poor repeat rates, so revenue might be temporary and not long term unless they keep burning

SillyRaccoon
SillyRaccoon

i heard some VC firm involved in this transaction which stole the IP from one firm and gave it to another

MagicalPancake
MagicalPancake

damn, thats fucked up

PrancingDumpling
PrancingDumpling

Isn't Pocket FM into audio books? Interesting shift to comics

This category sure isrising fast

TwirlyDonut
TwirlyDonut

Any streaming service is essentially playing to win game of attention/engagement. If they have moderately captured mind share of people with audio books, they’ll expand on different segments. This enhances their perception, future outcomes, endless possibilities.

Very similar to e-commerce orgs or say Netflix. They have now ventured into mobile games. All helps in future possibilities of potential revenue.

WobblyHamster
WobblyHamster

I hope to see it grow nicely,can't say much here but there's much better things planned

JazzyBurrito
JazzyBurrito

Copying is fair game in business. I would say.

TwirlyMuffin
TwirlyMuffin

Both of them copied Webtoons, that's the OG in the space.

WobblyPancake
WobblyPancake

Thing is AI is now hype so anything with AI will be able to raise funding

Even Zomato released their customer support system

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