Hi there, Based on a systematic and machine-learning supported research, we developed an interdisciplinary and comprehensible process model for platform-based ecosystems that gives a structured literature overview of about relevant 130 paper. The framework serves as a guideline for researchers and practioners, identifying specific design elements that are reasonable to be discussed within a platform-based ecosystem.
The impact of the process model is:

Platform-based ecosystem process model

1. Strategy

Define how to play/ how to use an ecosystem

2a) Design & Entry

Design and scale a platform by bringing others on board

2b) Within-platform competition

Compete and collaborate with complementors on the platform to maximize value creation and capture of one's ecosystem

2c) Between-platform competition

Compete and collaborate with other platforms to ensure platform attractiveness and survival

Approach

Team

Michael Millan

Research Associate at the Institute for Technology and Innovation Management (TIM), RWTH Aachen University (since 10/2021)

✉ millan@time.rwth-aachen.de

Ester Christou

Research Associate at the Institute for Technology and Innovation Management (TIM), RWTH Aachen University (since 10/2021)

✉ christou@time.rwth-aachen.de