Platform Revolution: The Mechanics of Platform Dominance
An exploration of the fundamental shift from linear 'pipeline' businesses to multi-sided platform ecosystems. We deconstruct the core mechanics of network effects and value co-creation, revealing how these models redefine value exchange and business dominance.
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platforms, network effects, business model
This book is for strategists, entrepreneurs, and business leaders seeking to decode the invisible forces behind today's dominant digital ecosystems, offering a sharper mental model for building, competing, or investing in the platform economy and anticipating its future trajectory.
Authored by leading researchers and strategists Geoffrey Parker, Marshall Van Alstyne, and Sangeet Paul Choudary, this book synthesizes their pioneering work on network effects and multi-sided markets, offering a foundational understanding of platform economics.