Google Maps Has the SMARTEST Business Model

Google Maps costs billions of dollars to operate, yet we use it every day for zero dollars. This video breaks down the hidden business model behind the world's most popular navigation tool and explains why your location is worth more than a subscription fee. #GoogleMaps #BigTech #DataPrivacy #BusinessStrategy References: How Google Maps Makes Money: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl... The Cost of Mapping the World: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/21/googl... Google Maps API Pricing: https://mapsplatform.google.com/pricing/ Street View Distance Covered: https://www.google.com/streetview/exp... == Timestamps == 0:00 Introduction 1:48 The Power of Local Advertising 3:42 The Value of Your Data 5:46 The Android Advantage --- Thanks for watching! Subscribe for more content.