virtual economy Podcast Summaries

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TWiST #53 with Keith Lee, CEO of Booyah Part 2
ThisWeekinStartups
May 22, 2010
Keith Lee, CEO of Booyah, explains how MyTown leverages 'compulsion loops' from hardcore gaming to drive massive engagement in location-based mobile apps. By focusing on entertainment utility rather than just social check-ins, the platform creates a persistent virtual economy where users speculate on real-world property, leading to average daily usage exceeding 70 minutes.
Key insight: One dedicated user set an alarm every 27 minutes for three weeks to wake up in the middle of the night and collect rent, maximizing their virtual property earnings in the game.