Skip to main content
MIT Orbit Knowledgebase
Business Model and Pricing
Business Model and Pricing
Determining your Business Model
What is a business model?
What are some common patterns in startup business models?
WhatsApp made it big without a business model. Why should I make one?
What is important to focus on in laying out a business model?
What process should entrepreneurs follow in developing their business model?
Hardware Business Models
What are some common business models for hardware businesses?
SaaS business models
How do I create a SaaS business model?
Where can I learn about common COCA / LTV and other metrics for SaaS businesses?
What are some real life SaaS pricing models?
Marketplaces
How do I get started building a marketplace?
How can I handle disintermediation?
How do I grow a marketplace before and after launch?
TAM (Total Addressable Market)
What is TAM?
How do you calculate TAM?
Why do I need to estimate TAM?
How much time should I spend estimating TAM?
How do I estimate TAM if there is a HUGE range in what customers will pay?
How do I estimate TAM when I am creating a new product category?
Determining Pricing
How can entrepreneurs determine an appropriate price for their product?