How platforms evolve through tectonic revolutions or subtle iterations, and how the Pareto principle helps platform decisions. Part 4 of 5.
From Product to Platform — Platform Revolutions (4/5)


How platforms evolve through tectonic revolutions or subtle iterations, and how the Pareto principle helps platform decisions. Part 4 of 5.

Four useful mental models for understanding platforms: superset of knowledge, ecosystem, infinite game, and compounded interest. Part 3 of 5.

Platforms are more complex than products. Part 2 of 5 explores the specific domains where platform product managers face increased complexity.

Exploring the key differences between product and platform product managers. Part 1 of 5: the critical role of partners in platform ecosystems.

Review of Sense and Respond by Jeff Gothelf and Josh Seiden. A practical guide for knowledge workers navigating continuous uncertainty in a digital world.

A Maslow-inspired visual mental model for the product manager role across five layers: ecosystem, artifacts, team, stakeholders, and strategy.