We are a couple of years into the epic (pun intended) fight between Apple and Epic Games over the App Store. This is really the biggest tech fight we have seen in tech in a decade. For example: Apple doubles down in fight with Fortnite creator Epic Games, seeks damages for breach of contract (CNBC) […]
This week’s podcast is more about the fuzzy idea of ecosystems, which I call the new collaboration-based business business models. We have clear frameworks for pipelines and platforms. And linked business models and complementary platforms. I summarize some of the thinking by Peter Williamson, Michael Jacobides and BCG’s article The Emerging Art of Ecosystem […]
This is part 2 about Xiaomi, Meitu and 7 reasons why platforms / ecosystems succeed or fail. Part 1 is here. You can listen here or at iTunes, Google Podcasts and Himalaya. 7 reasons why ecosystems (and platforms) fail (by BCG): Insufficient problem to solve Wrong ecosystem configuration Wrong governance choices Inadequate monetization Weak […]
In this class, I talk about why platforms fail and do an introduction to ecosystems vs. platforms. You can listen here or at iTunes, Google Podcasts and Himalaya. Cited in this talk: Why Do Most Business Ecosystems Fail (BCG) Related podcasts and articles: How Did Alibaba Beat Everyone? Products vs. Digital Platforms. (Jeff’s Asia […]