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How I discovered the power of ecosystems—and why they’re the future of business strategy.

The fifth Ecosystem Innovation Day, hosted by PwC and SAP, focused on the future of business ecosystems, collaboration, and venture building.

Explore how companies drive innovation and secure long-term growth through ecosystems. Insights from Hannover Messe 2025.

Learn how Ecosystemizer helps companies future-proof themselves by embracing a business ecosystem approach.

Ubers Wandel zu einer Multi-Domain-Plattform zeigt die Kraft des Domain-Thinkings, um vernetzte Ökosysteme für langfristigen Erfolg zu schaffen.

Learn to avoid key mistakes when building your business ecosystem, based on 10+ years of consulting experience.

AOK Baden-Württemberg is innovating with ecosystem thinking. In our new interview Michael Noll shared insights on the NAVIDA app in 2025.

Zalando’s Orchestrator model and About You’s B2B approach shape fashion e-commerce, with their potential merger marking a major industry shift.

Building an ecosystem drives long-term growth. Explore 3 tips and tools for navigating business ecosystems.

Nvidia’s dominance in the AI space is being challenged by a new player, Deepseek.

VINCI Energies’ Innovation Board drives success by aligning short-term actions with long-term strategies and leveraging ecosystems.

Exploring the transformative power of ecosystems with Julian Kawohl and Catherine Schoendorff. Insights for a sustainable future!

What will shape 2025? AI agents, ecosystem thinking, and bold leadership will be at the forefront of transformation.

Embrace ecosystem thinking: Drive innovation, build partnerships, and thrive in today's interconnected business landscape.

Reflecting on an amazing year of growth and collaboration!

As 2024 ends, let’s look at the key trends—AI, sustainability, and ecosystem strategies—that shaped industries this year.

Explore insights from Munich's Ecosystem Innovation Day, where industry leaders shared strategies for building collaborative ecosystems.

Learn how to bring an ecosystem mindset to your organization and prioritize collaboration, innovation, and human-centric value creation.

Key takeaways from the Impact Festival masterclass on Sustainability and Business Ecosystems with Alexander Rösch.

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 is launching a game-changing app that combines live sports coverage with social networking, setting a new standard for fan engagement.

Discover how business ecosystem strategies can drive sustainable innovation.

Mercedes-Benz is cooperating with Boosteroid to integrate over 1,000 games into selected vehicles from 2025.

How Amazon and Lieferando’s Partnership is Enhancing Convenience for Prime Members in Germany and Austria

Julian gave a keynote at Beiersdorf's Connect event, interviewing innovation leaders on tackling sustainability and ethical AI challenges.

At Beiersdorf Connect, Julian’s keynote explored how businesses can shift from traditional product-focused models to embrace ecosystem thinking.

Explore how the U.S., China, and Saudi Arabia are shaping AI ecosystems and what it means for global markets. Dive into our analysis!

Explore how NVIDIA's AI ecosystem is driving innovation across industries and shaping the future of technology.

Discover the iconic Sansibar: From a humble beach shack to a luxury brand blending gastronomy, fashion, and lifestyle. Dive into its world!

Discover Körber's transformation. See how this tech leader turns complexity into an advantage with innovative, integrated solutions.

Discover how HR's holistic approach addresses diverse life needs, ensuring seamless work-life integration. Embrace the future of HR with us.

Metro’s evolution from wholesaler to service provider boosts B2B value via digital tech and strategic partnerships as an Orchestrating Enabler.

Discover LinkedIn's new gaming dimension! Engaging puzzle games promise to transform professional networking into a dynamic community experience

Musk evolves X into a super-app, rivalling WeChat with features like money transfers and crypto transactions, aiming for a global 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, two tech giants from China, have joined forces in a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at revolutionizing smart mobility.

Ever dared to dream of a future where AI seamlessly integrates into the fabric of our daily existence?

The strategic transformation of Mercedes is explained in a new video from the perspective of the business ecosystem.

Don't miss the new video on our YouTube channel in which Julian explores the strategic integration of artificial intelligence.

The dynamic interplay of traditional festivities and modern business strategies offers a unique vantage point for understanding the marketplace.

Ever wondered how Tesla transformed from an electric vehicle manufacturer to a multifaceted ecosystem giant?

Probably most of you know BASF and what this company does, but we are sure you will be surprised how BASF builds its ecosystem.

OpenAI, under Sam Altman's leadership, is not just transforming artificial intelligence technology but is strategically building an ecosystem.

Our 2023 journey: From dynamic collaborations with industry leaders to internal growth, we're set for transformative changes in 2024.

This post highlights Christmas partnerships that enhance customer experiences and address societal challenges.

Explore Microsoft Corporation's recent AI announcements in this blog post and analyze the impact of their offerings.

In this blog post, we'll explore the various applications of generative AI and ChatGPT within the ten Life Areas.

Discover how BASF Coatings is breaking new ground in a traditional industry by navigating the digital frontier.

Explore Fender's journey from guitar maker to music industry leader. Discover their winning combination of products, services, and partnerships.

Explore Airbnb's $8.4B 2022 revenue-driven ecosystem strategy reshaping travel with role versatility, partnerships, and innovation.

Discover the strategic importance of Apple's Ecosystem Strategy and the transition from products to experiences.

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.

What a year. We have had many highlights and would like to present you our view of the year.

Today we invite you to take a look at the Ecosystem Strategy Map of a well-known sporting goods brand, Under Armour.

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.

The Metaverse - the next stage of the Internet or a buzzword mania?

To successfully ecosystemize your business, you need more than some basic knowledge about this topic. You also need helpful tools for.

How can companies generate operational knowledge from the customer data they collect? The key to success is the Innovation Flywheel.

What role can your company play in a business ecosystem and where do they actually originate from?

Learn more about the second chapter of our playbook - "Ecosystemize Your Business". Stage 2 is called: Strategize.

It is all about achieving a basic understanding of what business ecosystems are and how they work. Learn more about the chapter - Understand.

A sneak peek into our playbook and the steps needed to evolve your competitive advantage, harnessing ecosystem strategy.

Ecosystem Domains to identify which ecosystem topics fit for your future positioning and which Super Topics work for your business.

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.

Designing a city’s neighborhood to be the central hub of people’s lives is an important first step for analog ecosystems.

Ecosystems can react to today’s big change faster and more flexible.

It seems like online works well. But are online projects and online workshops better compared to in-person workshops?

While 2020 was a difficult year for everyone given the Coronavirus pandemic, we want to share our Ecosystemizer 2020 highlights.

Mergers and acquisitions by analyzing the Oracle TikTok deal. Why Microsoft has lost a geopolitical battle to o strengthen its ecosystem?

Salesforce buys Slack for 27.7 billion dollars! What does this merger mean from an ecosystem perspective?

All insurers must develop an insurance ecosystem strategy for themselves to have a right to play for their customers in the future.

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 are giving business leaders an understanding of positioning options to create the best strategy.

Read the summary of our 2-day workshop for insurance forums Leipzig (Versicherungsforen Leipzig). We introduced our ecosystem tools.

Get to know the Ecosystem Strategy Map and how it helps business leaders intuitively navigate ecosystems with ecosystem strategy and design.

Learn more about the 3 Roles that describe the positions for companies within business ecosystems.

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.

The key to successful strategic ecosystem thinking is the new paradigm, Ecosystem-to-Human (E2H). Learn more about it.

Learn more about the Ecosystemizer Story. How it all began and how our idea came about.