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How Peloton Built a Moat Then Lost It
In this episode of Business Strategy Talks with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into the rise and fall of Peloton's competitive advantage. Starting with the pandemic boom in 2020, when Peloton's revenue soared 232% year-over-year, they analyze how the company built a moat around connected fitness—integrating hardware, software, and content into a seamless ecosystem. But by mid-2023, Peloton was burning cash and losing subscribers. The hosts break down three key reasons: the moat was too narrow (replicable hardware, sticky but not unbreachable software), the post-pandemic demand…
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