Ecosystem Canvas
Are you trying to grasp a brand new ecosystem? Then the Ecosystem Canvas is for you. Designed to provide a broad lens on ecosystems, the Canvas helps make sense of brand new environments, landscapes, industries, and ecosystems. Are you building a new startup in a new field, leading a corporate exploration unit or a venture fund looking to invest in an entirely new ecosystem? Well, then the Ecosystem Canvas is for you.
Ecosystem Canvas
Are you trying to grasp a brand new ecosystem? Then the Ecosystem Canvas is for you. Designed to provide a broad lens on ecosystems, the Canvas helps make sense of brand new environments, landscapes, industries, and ecosystems. Are you building a new startup in a new field, leading a corporate exploration unit, or a venture fund looking to invest in an entirely new ecosystem? Well, then the Ecosystem Canvas is for you.
Main Outcomes
Understand the New Landscape
Initially, use the Ecosystem Canvas to make sense of the basic layout of a new ecosystem. Work with your team, external partners, or simply by yourself to sketch out the key elements in the new landscape.
Focus Your Research
As you progress, identify gaps and areas of interest. Dig deeper. Focus your energy and attention on these areas. Dive into Crunchbase, CB Insights, Startup Genome, and other sources to get more detailed information. List key people by names, roles, and – importantly – try to understand how they are connected.
Master Ecosystem Dynamics
Over time, or working with a multi-disciplined team, try to map out a very detailed understanding of the ecosystem. Aim to uncover and understand interconnectivity and how people, events, and companies influence each other’s decision-making processes. Simply, who’s calling the shots in this space?
Problem It Solves
✓ “We have read the HBR articles, Competing on ecosystems, but what do we actually do?”
✓ Our new corporate strategy talks about winning on ecosystems; what do we do?
✓ We want to explore new business areas, how can we understand new ecosystems, not just new markets
✓ How do we compete on ecosystems?
✓ As an investor, how can we understand new investment opportunities in new ecosystems?
Who Is It For?
✓ Consultants
✓ Corporate Staff
✓ Strategy Teams
✓ Strategy Leadership
✓ Top Management
✓ Business School Faculty
✓ Investors
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