What business models are thriving and dying?

Whether you’re looking to start a new business, invest in a company, or switch jobs, you need to understand what makes a great business model. To begin, it’s best to review which business models will—and won’t—succeed in the future. For a l [Quartz]( Whether you’re looking to start a new business, invest in a company, or switch jobs, you need to understand what makes a great business model. To begin, it’s best to review which business models will—and won’t—succeed in the future. For a limited time, [subscribe to Quartz for 50% off]( and unlock access to our expert analysis on the business models that are thriving and dying. [Get 50% off]( Our top takeaways on… - [Why startups fail](. The “lean startup” taught entrepreneurs that the key to success was testing and customer feedback. But the recent public stumbles of WeWork, Uber, and Theranos prove that founders need more than “product-market fit”—and that they might not make the best CEOs to herald their companies. - [The purpose of B Corps](. Thousands of companies around the world have been certified as B Corps, solidifying their commitment to public good in their corporate charters and undergoing a rigorous audit. But can the nascent B Corp movement scale? - [Fossil fuels go bust](. Long-term trends have been undermining Big Oil’s business model for years. Companies that once sailed on a sea of expensive oil now face an uncertain future in a diminished market for petrochemicals, plastic bags, and niche energy applications. Today, the question may not be what the future looks like for oil and gas firms. It’s if a future exists at all. Go deeper on the successes and failures of these business models, plus read about the future of [global supply chains]( and [the VC boom]( with [50% off your Quartz subscription](. Best wishes for a productive week, Quartz [facebook]( [twitter]( [external-link]( Enjoying this email? Forward it to a friend! They can [click here]( to sign up. If you’re looking to unsubscribe, [click here](. Quartz | 675 Avenue of the Americas, 4th Fl | New York, NY 10011 | United States Copyright © 2020 Quartz, All rights reserved.