The Paradox of Power and Platforms

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Technology has made it easier for companies to start and grow businesses, but it can also be a disadvantage because it is easy for competitors to catch up.
Companies need to be careful about how much power they give to technology, as it can be easily taken away.

We sit down once again with one of the world’s very best strategy thinkers, 7 Powers author Hamilton Helmer — this time joined by his impressive Strategy Capital colleague Chenyi Shi — to discuss platform businesses, and how the Power framework applies to them. If you’re building, investing in, or just curious about the dynamics of platforms, this episode is a must-listen. We owe a huge thanks to Hamilton and Chenyi for sharing their work-in-progress insights on this very special category of companies. Tune in!

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