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Reflecting on 2024: Key Trends that shaped the Business Landscape
As 2024 ends, let’s look at the key trends—AI, sustainability, and ecosystem strategies—that shaped industries this year.
Driving Innovation Through Ecosystems: Insights from Munich’s Ecosystem Innovation Day
Explore insights from Munich's Ecosystem Innovation Day, where industry leaders shared strategies for building collaborative ecosystems.
Bringing Sustainability and Ecosystems Together: Insights from the Impact Festival Masterclass with Alexander Rösch
Key takeaways from the Impact Festival masterclass on Sustainability and Business Ecosystems with Alexander Rösch.
Key Takeaways from the Global Peter Drucker Forum
Key insights from the Peter Drucker Forum and a discussion with Thomas Kirste from Bosch on knowledge ecosystems and their impact on innovation.
EA Sports App: A New Era of Fan Engagement in Live Sports
EA Sports is launching a game-changing app that combines live sports coverage with social networking, setting a new standard for fan engagement.
How Business Ecosystems Drive Sustainable Innovation: Three Real-World Examples
Discover how business ecosystem strategies can drive sustainable innovation.
Mercedes-Benz & Boosteroid: Expanding In-Car Entertainment with Cloud Gaming
Mercedes-Benz is cooperating with Boosteroid to integrate over 1,000 games into selected vehicles from 2025.
How Amazon & Lieferando Are Using Ecosystem Strategy to Redefine Customer Value
How Amazon and Lieferando’s Partnership is Enhancing Convenience for Prime Members in Germany and Austria
Reflections on Beiersdorf Connect: A Gathering of Innovation, Collaboration, and Shared Challenges
Julian gave a keynote at Beiersdorf's Connect event, interviewing innovation leaders on tackling sustainability and ethical AI challenges.
Keynote Recap from Beiersdorf Connect: Unlocking Growth Through Ecosystem Thinking
At Beiersdorf Connect, Julian’s keynote explored how businesses can shift from traditional product-focused models to embrace ecosystem thinking.
AI and Business Ecosystems: Global Market Overview
Explore how the U.S., China, and Saudi Arabia are shaping AI ecosystems and what it means for global markets. Dive into our analysis!
NVIDIA: Pioneering the AI Ecosystem
Explore how NVIDIA's AI ecosystem is driving innovation across industries and shaping the future of technology.
Sansibar's Symphony: How Germany’s top-selling restaurant Harmonizes Cuisine, Culture, and Collaboration
Discover the iconic Sansibar: From a humble beach shack to a luxury brand blending gastronomy, fashion, and lifestyle. Dive into its world!
Navigating new horizons: Körber's ecosystem-driven transformation
Discover Körber's transformation. See how this tech leader turns complexity into an advantage with innovative, integrated solutions.
Rethinking HR: Embracing a Holistic Approach to Meet Diverse Life Needs
Discover how HR's holistic approach addresses diverse life needs, ensuring seamless work-life integration. Embrace the future of HR with us.
The Metro Group - an ecosystem player in the role of an Orchestrating Enabler
Metro’s evolution from wholesaler to service provider boosts B2B value via digital tech and strategic partnerships as an Orchestrating Enabler.
From connections to games: LinkedIn's innovative ecosystem expansion
Discover LinkedIn's new gaming dimension! Engaging puzzle games promise to transform professional networking into a dynamic community experience
Elon Musk's vision for X: Crafting a super app to redefine digital ecosystems
Musk evolves X into a super-app, rivalling WeChat with features like money transfers and crypto transactions, aiming for a global ecosystem.
Revolutionizing connectivity: Apple's Vision Pro marks a new era for the ecosystem
Apple's latest innovation, the Vision Pro, is not just another product launch - it marks a significant leap in the tech giant's ecosystem.
Baidu and Huawei's smart car revolution
Baidu and Huawei, two tech giants from China, have joined forces in a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at revolutionizing smart mobility.
What will AI-Driven Life in 2030 look like?
Ever dared to dream of a future where AI seamlessly integrates into the fabric of our daily existence?
Navigating the Ecosystem Shift in the Automotive Industry: Mercedes-Benz Leads with Innovation
The strategic transformation of Mercedes is explained in a new video from the perspective of the business ecosystem.
Revolutionizing the Future of In-Car Experiences: The AI Integration by German Automakers
Don't miss the new video on our YouTube channel in which Julian explores the strategic integration of artificial intelligence.
Navigating Cultural Celebrations Through the Lens of the Ecosystem Strategy Map: The Case of Cologne's Rosenmontag Parade
The dynamic interplay of traditional festivities and modern business strategies offers a unique vantage point for understanding the marketplace.
Tesla's Ecosystem Journey - An Analysis Using the Ecosystemizer Framework
Ever wondered how Tesla transformed from an electric vehicle manufacturer to a multifaceted ecosystem giant?
BASF– Illustration I Corporate development with an ecosystem perspective
Probably most of you know BASF and what this company does, but we are sure you will be surprised how BASF builds its ecosystem.
AI ecosystems and the democratization of innovation - the GPT store
OpenAI, under Sam Altman's leadership, is not just transforming artificial intelligence technology but is strategically building an ecosystem.
2023 in Retrospective: Ecosystemizer's Year of Growth and Innovation
Our 2023 journey: From dynamic collaborations with industry leaders to internal growth, we're set for transformative changes in 2024.
Christmas collaborations: three evergreen ecosystem success stories
This post highlights Christmas partnerships that enhance customer experiences and address societal challenges.
Microsoft Inspire 2023: an ecosystem perspective on AI advancements
Explore Microsoft Corporation's recent AI announcements in this blog post and analyze the impact of their offerings.
Exploring the potential of generative AI and ChatGPT in our daily lives: using the Ecosystem Strategy Map as a guiding structure for priorities and use cases
In this blog post, we'll explore the various applications of generative AI and ChatGPT within the ten Life Areas.
BASF Coatings: Navigating the digital frontier
Discover how BASF Coatings is breaking new ground in a traditional industry by navigating the digital frontier.
The Fender ecosystem for creatives - more than a guitar manufacturer
Explore Fender's journey from guitar maker to music industry leader. Discover their winning combination of products, services, and partnerships.
Unpacking Airbnb's Ecosystem: An Analysis Using the Ecosystem Strategy Map (ESM)
Explore Airbnb's $8.4B 2022 revenue-driven ecosystem strategy reshaping travel with role versatility, partnerships, and innovation.
Unlocking the Future: Exploring Apple's Vision Pro Headset and the Apple Card in the Ecosystem Era
Discover the strategic importance of Apple's Ecosystem Strategy and the transition from products to experiences.
Generation Z - how to leverage ecosystem potential for the post-millenials
We’ll take a deep dive into how Generation Z is reshaping the world of business and how companies can use this to their advantage.
2022 in Retrospect our Highlights
What a year. We have had many highlights and would like to present you our view of the year.
Ecosystems in a Sports Equipment Company - Case Study Under Armour
Today we invite you to take a look at the Ecosystem Strategy Map of a well-known sporting goods brand, Under Armour.
Ecosystems in Insurance - Case Study Gruppo Unipol
Today we will take a look at the Unipol Gruppo, a leading insurance group in Italy active in the Non-Life business, among the top ten in Europe.
Ecosystemizer Metaverse case study
The Metaverse - the next stage of the Internet or a buzzword mania?
The Ecosystem Strategy Map
To successfully ecosystemize your business, you need more than some basic knowledge about this topic. You also need helpful tools for.
The Advantage of the Ecosystem Innovation Flywheel
How can companies generate operational knowledge from the customer data they collect? The key to success is the Innovation Flywheel.
Ecosystem Roles from Medieval Market to Fashion Ecosystem
What role can your company play in a business ecosystem and where do they actually originate from?
Find the right ecosystem areas for your business
Learn more about the second chapter of our playbook - "Ecosystemize Your Business". Stage 2 is called: Strategize.
The next step toward success
It is all about achieving a basic understanding of what business ecosystems are and how they work. Learn more about the chapter - Understand.
Ecosystemize Your Business
A sneak peek into our playbook and the steps needed to evolve your competitive advantage, harnessing ecosystem strategy.
Finding the Right Scope: Utilizing Ecosystem Domains and Super Topics for Growth and Innovation
Ecosystem Domains to identify which ecosystem topics fit for your future positioning and which Super Topics work for your business.
2021 in Retrospect: Our Highlights
The year in review by Julian Kawohl and the Ecosystemizer. Take a look at what all happened last year and what to expect in 2022.
Shaping Analog Ecosystems
Designing a city’s neighborhood to be the central hub of people’s lives is an important first step for analog ecosystems.
The untapped potential of ecosystems in health care
Ecosystems can react to today’s big change faster and more flexible.
Are ecosystem strategy projects and workshops better online?
It seems like online works well. But are online projects and online workshops better compared to in-person workshops?
2020 in retrospect: Our highlights
While 2020 was a difficult year for everyone given the Coronavirus pandemic, we want to share our Ecosystemizer 2020 highlights.
The true value behind the Oracle/TikTok deal
Mergers and acquisitions by analyzing the Oracle TikTok deal. Why Microsoft has lost a geopolitical battle to o strengthen its ecosystem?
The Salesforce/Slack merger: From service provider to super-enabler ecosystem
Salesforce buys Slack for 27.7 billion dollars! What does this merger mean from an ecosystem perspective?
Successfully shaping insurance ecosystems
All insurers must develop an insurance ecosystem strategy for themselves to have a right to play for their customers in the future.
Post-COVID-19 trends - How to enter the ecosystem era from a position of strength
How is Covid 19 affecting the business ecosystem? We show you the impact it currently has on businesses across all sectors.
The 4 strategic directions of ecosystems
The 4 strategic directions of ecosystems are giving business leaders an understanding of positioning options to create the best strategy.
A summary of the Insurance Forums Leipzig Digital Workshop 2020
Read the summary of our 2-day workshop for insurance forums Leipzig (Versicherungsforen Leipzig). We introduced our ecosystem tools.
The Ecosystem Strategy Map
Get to know the Ecosystem Strategy Map and how it helps business leaders intuitively navigate ecosystems with ecosystem strategy and design.
The 3 Roles of the Ecosystem Strategy Map
Learn more about the 3 Roles that describe the positions for companies within business ecosystems.
The 10 Life Areas of the Ecosystem Strategy Map
The Ecosystem Strategy Map consists of two dimensions: 10 Life Areas and 3 Roles. This article is about the 10 Life Areas of the Strategy Map.
Ecosystem-to-Human (E2H): The New Paradigm
The key to successful strategic ecosystem thinking is the new paradigm, Ecosystem-to-Human (E2H). Learn more about it.
The Ecosystemizer Story
Learn more about the Ecosystemizer Story. How it all began and how our idea came about.