Our research examines how digital platforms are designed, governed, and evolved to enable innovation and value creation. We study digital platforms and platform ecosystems, with particular attention to the interplay between platform architecture and governance, and the tension between control and generativity. A particular focus is on established firms transitioning toward platform-based business models.
We investigate how these firms develop platform capabilities, mobilize ecosystem partners, evolve from product toward innovation platforms, and balance platform growth with their established businesses.