Inside Orchard Subscriptions

The cornerstone of an Inside Orchard subscription is access to Neil’s weekly essays on the latest developments in the technology industry. Weekly essays are approximately 900 words and sent via email on Thursdays. Essays revolve around the following topics:

  • Industry analysis.

  • Company / business model analysis.

  • Technology’s impact on societal and consumer trends.

Ten years ago, technology was a defined sector with recognizable barriers. Ten years from now, there will be little to no delineation between technology and society as the two become intertwined.

Sample essays can be viewed here, here and here.

Along with receiving the essays in written form, subscribers also receive the essays in audio form via an exclusive weekly podcast.

Subscribe to access a fresh and unique perspective on how to make sense of the world. Become a subscriber by using the following signup forms ($10 per month or $100 per year).

Payment is processed and secured by Stripe. Apple Pay and other mobile payment options are accepted. Special bundle pricing is available for Above Avalon members. You will be able to update your payment information and subscriber status at any time.


Subscriber Privileges and Benefits

  • Receive Exclusive Essays. The cornerstone of an Inside Orchard subscription is access to Neil’s weekly essays on the latest developments in the technology industry. Weekly essays are 900 words and sent via email on Thursdays. Essays revolve around the following topics: industry analysis, company / business model analysis, technology’s impact on societal and consumer trends. Sample essays can be viewed here, here and here.

  • Access Exclusive Private Podcast. Listen to Inside Orchard essays via an exclusive private podcast. After becoming a paid subscriber, all previously-published podcast episodes become available in your favorite podcast player. Podcast episodes never become available to the public.

  • Inside Orchard Support. Play an active role in supporting Inside Orchard as an independent source of analysis and perspective. Inside Orchard is 100% supported by its subscribers.


Answers to questions

I just became a paid subscriber. How do I access the subscriber archive?

The password used to access the subscriber archive was found in the welcome email sent to you upon becoming a subscriber.

NOTE: The password for the subscriber archive changes monthly. The current password is always available by logging in and going to Downloads.

Which podcast players work with Inside Orchard?

Any podcast player that supports private podcasts will work. This includes Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Castro, Pocket Casts, and various Android podcast apps.

How do I change my monthly subscription to an annual subscription?

Log in and go to Subscriptions and then to Change Plan. You can then choose Inside Orchard (Annual).

How do I cancel my subscription?

Log in and go to Subscriptions and then to Turn off auto-renew. If you change your mind, simply turn auto-renew back on.

NOTE: While you can turn off auto-renew at any time, there are no refunds for unused time. You will continue to receive subscriber benefits for the length of your original subscription.

I am currently an Above Avalon member. Can I bundle an Inside Orchard subscription with my existing Above Avalon membership?

Yes. Fill out this form and an Inside Orchard subscription will be added to your Above Avalon membership for just $5/month or $50/year (a 50% discount). Going forward, Inside Orchard charges will be consolidated with your existing Above Avalon charges.

I have additional questions about my Inside Orchard subscription. Where do I turn for help?

Log in to manage your subscription which includes accessing invoices, payment history, and your renewal date. If you have any unanswered questions about your subscription, reach out to Neil by using the contact form found at the bottom of this page.