Alibaba, Android and The Emerging Art of Ecosystem Management. (57)

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 Management.You can listen to this podcast here or at iTunes, Google Podcasts and Himalaya.Related podcasts and articles:What is Alibaba’s Best Growth Strategy? (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Podcast 50)Forget the “Alibaba Ecosystem”. It’s About Collaboration-Based Industries and Business Models. (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Podcast 56)This is part of Learning Goals: Level 7, with a focus on:#30: Ecosystems vs. PlatformsConcepts for this class.Ecosystems vs. Digital PlatformsSMILE Marathon: Ecosystem Orchestration and ManagementLinked Business ModelsCompanies for this class:AlibabaAndroid———-I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.Note: This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show