Mary Meeker Habits - Data-Driven Insights for Tech and Investment
Periodic Table of Habits
Filters & Legend
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Low Effort
Medium Effort
High Effort
High Impact
No low effort habits
2
AF
Advocating Freemium Models
5
MG
Monitoring Global Internet Growth
12
SB
Strategic Board Participation
1
PA
Publishing Annual Trend Reports
6
PI
Promoting Industry-Academia Collaboration
7
LH
Leading High-Profile Tech Investments
8
CD
Creating Data-Heavy Reports
11
FT
Forecasting Tech Societal Impact
15
ER
Entrepreneurial Risk-Taking
18
CR
Consistently Ranking as Top Investor
19
AC
Adapting Career Focus
Medium Impact
4
MP
Maintaining Professional Image
17
Ei
Engaging in Industry Interviews
3
EV
Emphasizing Visual Communication
9
CE
Conducting Efficient Presentations
10
Fo
Focusing on Consumer Trust
14
HM
Highlighting Mobile and Podcast Trends
20
PC
Promoting Continuous Learning Tools
16
NF
Non-Partisan Financial Analysis
Low Impact
13
MA
Minimalistic Accessory Choices
No medium effort habits
No high effort habits
Publishing Annual Trend Reports
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#Resources
Compiling comprehensive data on internet and technology trends annually to guide industry insights. Reports include global adoption metrics, emerging platforms, and economic impacts.
Advocating Freemium Models
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#Growth
Promoting business strategies that offer free tiers to attract users before upselling premium features. Emphasizes delighting users with core free experiences to drive conversions.
Emphasizing Visual Communication
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#Connections
Highlighting the shift from text to images and videos in digital content. Tracks platforms like Instagram and Pinterest to analyze user-generated media trends.
Maintaining Professional Image
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#Connections
Wearing timeless, high-quality accessories like a signature necklace and tailored jackets. Prioritizes simplicity and consistency in appearance.
Monitoring Global Internet Growth
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#Resources
Tracking internet penetration rates and smartphone adoption in emerging markets like Asia-Pacific and Africa. Focuses on regions with untapped potential.
Promoting Industry-Academia Collaboration
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#Growth
Encouraging partnerships between tech firms and universities to advance AI research. Advocates for curriculum updates to reflect workforce needs.
Leading High-Profile Tech Investments
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#Resources
Participating in major IPOs (e.g., Netscape, Google) and VC funding for startups like Canva. Focuses on scalable, disruptive technologies.
Creating Data-Heavy Reports
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#Resources
Producing analyses with extensive datasets, charts, and forward-looking predictions. Prioritizes depth and breadth over brevity.
Conducting Efficient Presentations
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#Productivity
Delivering rapid, slide-dense talks at conferences like Code Conference. Focuses on key trends without excessive elaboration.
Focusing on Consumer Trust
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#Growth
Analyzing the balance between data personalization and privacy in tech platforms. Highlights the 'privacy paradox' in digital services.
Forecasting Tech Societal Impact
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#Resources
Predicting how AI and mobile tech will transform sectors like education and healthcare. Uses historical data to model future disruptions.
Strategic Board Participation
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#Connections
Serving on boards of companies like DocuSign and Square to influence innovation. Combines analytical rigor with operational insights.
Minimalistic Accessory Choices
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#Productivity
Repeating use of a few high-quality accessories like watches and necklaces. Avoids trends in favor of timeless pieces.
Highlighting Mobile and Podcast Trends
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#Resources
Tracking smartphone usage growth and podcast listener demographics. Identifies shifts in content consumption habits.
Entrepreneurial Risk-Taking
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#Growth
Founding Bond Capital to pursue targeted tech investments after leaving Kleiner Perkins. Prioritizes autonomy in deal selection.
Non-Partisan Financial Analysis
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#Resources
Producing reports like 'USA Inc.' that assess government policies through a business lens. Avoids ideological framing.
Engaging in Industry Interviews
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#Connections
Participating in discussions about mobile growth and tech adoption. Shares insights through media appearances.
Consistently Ranking as Top Investor
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#Growth
Maintaining high positions on lists like Forbes’ Midas List through strategic bets. Focuses on scalable, high-impact startups.
Adapting Career Focus
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#Growth
Transitioning from Wall Street analyst to venture capitalist. Aligns roles with evolving tech landscapes.
Promoting Continuous Learning Tools
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#Growth
Highlighting platforms like Coursera and podcasts in reports. Encourages lifelong skill development.
