Platform Revolution: How Networked Markets Are Transforming the Economy – and How to Make Them Work for You

Book review by Deane Barker • • tags: tech, business •
An image of the cover of the book "Platform Revolution: How Networked Markets Are Transforming the Economy – and How to Make Them Work for You"

A book about the rise of “platforms” – systems that don’t do anything except connect other people. Think AirBnB, Facebook, Uber, etc.

A good look at all the challenges, especially things like network effects, how to get people on the platform to start with, and how to keep them on the platform over time.

Book Info

Author
Geoffrey G. Parker
Year
Pages
352
Acquired
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