Published Apr 6, 2022

Platforms and Power (with Hamilton Helmer and Chenyi Shi)

Explore the power dynamics of platform businesses as Hamilton Helmer and Chenyi Shi delve into the Seven Powers framework, highlighting the strategic role of technology, network effects, and economic value creation in maintaining a competitive edge.

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Platforms and Power (with Hamilton Helmer and Chenyi Shi)

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The Power of Power

Clean Compute Cloud

Vanta's New Security Features

Analyzing Platform Power

Assessing Platform Power

Self-Interest and Switching Costs

Power in Platforms

The Seven Powers Framework

Creating Economic Value

The Power of Platforms

The Power of Platforms

Unleashing Strategic Power

Seizing Power

Join Us in the Slack

Apple's App Store Dilemma

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Strategic Advantages

Technological Influence

Platform Economics

Platform Dynamics

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Platforms and Power (with Hamilton Helmer and Chenyi Shi)

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Strategic AdvantagesHamilton Helmer and Chenyi Shi discuss the dynamics of platform businesses through the lens of the Seven Powers framework. They explore how market power influences profitability and the strategic application of the framework to modern businesses.

Strategic Advantages

Technological InfluenceHamilton Helmer and Chenyi Shi explore the role of technology in driving platform business models and the nuances of network effects versus network economies. They discuss how these elements influence platform power and sustainability in today's market landscape.

Technological Influence

Platform EconomicsHamilton Helmer and Chenyi Shi explore the intricacies of economic value creation and competition in platform businesses. They discuss how platforms can strategically seize power and maintain a competitive edge in dynamic markets.

Platform Economics

Platform DynamicsThe discussion shifts to customer loyalty strategies and differentiation tactics for platforms. Hamilton Helmer and Chenyi Shi explore how platforms can maintain a competitive edge through unique value propositions and engaging content.

Platform Dynamics

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