Learning Programs

core workshop
New Biz & Ops Models
Winning with the Platform Advantage
Rearchitect as a platform model to unlock exponential growth
The digtial platform business model has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing industries and reshaping the way value is created and exchanged. Understanding and embracing the platform mindset has become essential for sustained success and exponential growth in the digital economy. This workshop provides the knowledge and tools needed to transition from a traditional product and service centric business to harnessing the power of platforms.
key objectives
Compete with the platform business model
Delve into the fundamental principles of the platform model. Gain insights into how businesses leverage technology to connect people, create ecosystems, and enable seamless value capture.
Transform from a product to platform orientation
Optimize operational models to support marketplace transactions with near-zero marginal cost. Design and cultivate network effects to accelerate growth and enhance the overall value of the platform ecosystem.
Redesign your organization to build or join a platform
Identify the necessary infrastructure updates, capability developments, cultural shifts, and process changes required to build a successful platform organization. Develop an action plan to make these optimizations.
Sample Agenda
Participants will learn from real- world examples of successful platform companies and engage in thought- provoking discussions related to their own organization.
| Pre-Work: Exponential Growth as a Platform |
| Presentation: Power of Network Connections |
| Activity: Strategic Network Analysis |
| Presentation: Swallowing the Fish |
| Activity: Product to Platform Transformation |
| Debrief: Share Out & Discuss |
Actionable Outcome

Strategic Network Analysis
Clear documentation of opportunities to leverage network effects to expontentially grow your business

Platform Transformation Action Plan
A roadmap on how you
can transform the systems, processes, and capabilities you need to best enact your AI strategy
Informed by the research of:

Professor Feng Zhu
Principal Investigator
Platform Lab
Digital Data Design Institute

Professor Chiara Farronato
Principal Investigator
Platform Lab
Digital Data Design Institute

Reinvent Your Digital Future
Ready to Transform? Schedule an introductory call with our Alliances team: d3_alliances@harvard.edu