Nate Berent-Spillson, VP of Engineering at NTT DATA, explores the transformative potential of platform thinking in large enterprises. He delves into the challenges organizations face, such as legacy systems and structural frictions, that hinder innovation. Berent-Spillson advocates for adopting a platform mentality, emphasizing efficiency and collaboration. By using historical examples like the railroad expansion, he illustrates the need for standardization and how overcoming these hurdles can drive meaningful change in today’s tech landscape.