Talking about Platforms

Exclusivity and pricing strategies in two-sided markets Shiva's bio: Shiva Shekhar is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM), a research affiliate at the CESifo Network, and a member of the Tilburg Law and Economics Center. His current research mainly focuses on platform strategies under competition and their impact on consumers. From 10.2018-12.2020, Shiva was employed as an Economist at Compass Lexecon where I assisted the team of several high-profile mergers as well as multiple anti-trust cases spanning multiple industries. Mentioned papers: Superstar exclusivity in two-sided markets Platform Transformation Risk and the Role of Hosting Rivals Third-Degree Price Discrimination in Two-Sided Markets The Bright Side of the GDPR: Welfare-Improving Privacy Management Shiva on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiva-shekhar-14b66a59/ Shiva's website: https://sites.google.com/site/shivashekharg/

The formation and evolution of digital platforms across ecosystems Panos' Bio: Panos Constantinides is a Professor of Digital Innovation and Digital Learning Lead for Executive Education at Alliance Manchester Business School. He holds a PhD from the Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge and he is a Fellow of the Cambridge Digital Innovation Centre. Panos leads the Digital Transformation Research Group at Alliance Manchester Business School. Panos is also one of the co-founders of the European Digital Platforms Research Network (EUDPRN). His research investigates how organizations use digital technologies to co-create and capture value while facilitating strategic transformation. His recent work has shed light on the formation and evolution of digital platforms across ecosystems, including platforms built on generative AI technologies. He advises senior business leaders and policymakers on how to manage the transition to new technologies and new business models in the digital economy. His research has been published in FT50 journals such as Information Systems Research, MIS Quarterly, and the Journal of Business Venturing and Organisation Studies, among others. His research has also appeared in Concurrences, Competition Policy International, PYMNTS, Thinkers50, MIT Sloan Management Review, ZDnet, and other media outlets. Panos' Google Scholar page: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=Erxikd8AAAAJ&hl=en Panos on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/panos-constantinides/?originalSubdomain=uk

The rules of the game Liang Chen is an Associate Professor of Strategy and entrepreneurship at the Singapore Management University. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Economics from the University of Leeds. Liang's research interests span the topics of platform ecosystems, global strategy, digital transformation, and technology innovation. Link to the paper "Governance and Design of Digital Platforms: A Review and Future Research Directions on a Meta-Organization" Link to the paper "Platform Governance Design in Platform Ecosystems: Implications for Complementors’ Multihoming Decision" Liang's professional page: https://faculty.smu.edu.sg/profile/chen-liang-7256

A Road Map for Researchers, Activists, and Policymakers to Empower Data Producers Hanlin's Bio: Hanlin Li is an assistant professor in the School of Information at UT Austin. Her research aims to inform policy and design interventions to incentivize responsible data collection and use. She examines the societal and economic impact of data generated by the public, from rating data to social media comments. Her work sits at the intersection of data governance and human-computer interaction. Li holds a Ph.D. in Technology and Social Behavior from Northwestern University. She publishes in ICWSM, ACM CHI, ACM CSCW, and ACM FAccT. Her work has been featured in national and international media. Hanlin's website with links to the papers mentioned: https://www.hanlinli.com/ Hanlin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanlin-li/

Tobias Kretschmer, an ISTO professor at LMU Munich School of Management, discusses platform ecosystems as meta‐organizations. They cover topics such as the role of platform orchestrators, regulatory responses to platform problems, characteristics of platforms as meta-organizations, differences between traditional firms and platforms, the use of notifications and incentives, and the importance of critical mass and killer apps in platform ecosystems.

Oliver Bossert, specialized in large-scale transformations of enterprise architecture in various industries, discusses platform strategies for traditional firms, implementing 3D printing and inventory management, balancing localization and centralization, disciplined agile organizations, and the use of platforms within companies.

In season three of the podcast, the hosts discuss their personal journeys and the origins of platform thinking. They emphasize the importance of understanding and shaping platforms through research and collaboration. The hosts also explore different formats for practicing platform thinking and discuss the potential of platforms in various contexts.

Not All Platforms Are Created Equal Sameer's bio: Sameer Singh is an early-stage investor focused on network effects, a Venture Partner at Speedinvest, and part of the Atomico Angel Program. He created Breadcrumb.vc in 2020 to help founders understand and leverage network effects. Sameer then launched a cohort-based course called Applied Network Effects in 2021 to create a structured learning program for founders, product/growth professionals, and investors. Link to Breadcrumb VC: https://breadcrumb.vc/ Link to Sameer's Network Effects Course: https://maven.com/breadcrumb/applied-network-effects/

Understand, Design and Innovate Multi-Sided Platform Businesses Ted's bio: Ted Ladd is a full Professor of Entrepreneurship, former Global Dean of Research and former Dean of the San Francisco Campus at the Hult International Business School. He is also an Instructor of Platform Entrepreneurship at Harvard University and Stanford University. His research focuses on innovation in general and multi-sided platforms in specific, published in a range of academic and practitioner-focused channels. His most recent book, Innovating With Impact, with Alessandro Lanteri, is published by the Economist and distributed by Profile and Pegasus. He was a member of seven different startups in Silicon Valley. The most recent was acquired by Google. Link to the Platform Canvas: https://www.theplatformcanvas.com/ Link to Ted's new book "Innovating with Impact": https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B0B3Y8FMFH/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Ted on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedladd/

Between active design and guided serendipity. Llewellyn's bio: Llewellyn D.W. Thomas holds a Ph.D. from Imperial College Business School, an M.B.A. (with Distinction) from Cass Business School, a L.L.B. (Honours) from University of Sydney and B.A. (Honours), also from University of Sydney. He also holds a Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors, London and a Professional Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, London. Prof. Thomas’s teaching is focused on the impact of digitalization on organizations and with special emphasis on the redesign of processes and the challenge for senior executives to develop a digital mindset. His research interests lie in the co-evolutionary processes that lead to successful digital innovation and entrepreneurship. He focuses on ecosystem creation, evolution and dynamics in digital economy contexts. Llewellyn’s research is presented regularly at top-tier conferences, including the yearly Academy of Management Conference. His work has appeared in top-tier journals, including Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, Industrial and Corporate Change, and the Academy of Management Perspectives. He has also published in other journals, including Communications of the ACM, Business Horizons, and Telecommunications Policy. Link to the paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0166497221002224?via%3Dihub Llewellyn's Google Scholar:https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=t1qZ7xwAAAAJ&hl=en