Introducing The Platform Institute
The most comprehensive masterclass on platform strategy
I hope you are keeping safe through these times.
I’m writing in to share a big announcement.
My entire executive workshop experience is now available as an online masterclass at http://platform.institute.
These programs are used globally by leading Fortune 500 firms, including Nestle and the Santander Group, as well as many startups and not-for-profits.
This is the first time these programs are opened up for general access.
For the next few weeks, in light of the current COVID-19 crisis, the courses in the program will be free or discounted from their usual price. We have also offered advanced versions of the course for free to those who have been adversely impacted by the crisis (details below).
Please keep reading for more details on the program and on these offers.
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Introducing… platform.institute
To help you experience the content of the masterclass, we’ve put together a trailer below:
The masterclass is available at three levels:
Enterprise: The flagship learning program that is
Focused on applying platform strategy at large enterprises, based on several hundreds of workshops delivered over the last decade.
Structured as deep-dives into critical topics like control points, partnership strategies, and platform failure.
Startup: Ideal for early stage or growth stage startups looking to understand how platforms launch, monetize, and scale.
Basic: Covers the fundamentals of platform strategy.
What’s special
Here’s what’s really compelling about these masterclasses:
Lifetime access to 100+ training videos, and other bonus material, that cover my executive workshop curriculum.
In-depth coverage of critical topics, including:
How to identify a platform’s control points
How to manage risk while partnering with platforms
How to set up B2B ecosystems
Practical case studies from both traditional enterprises and start-ups, including detailed case studies of Schibsted, GE, Walgreens, and many others.
Access to practical frameworks to solve chicken and egg problems, develop network effects, and identify control points.
Certification on platform strategy that is also used at leading Fortune 500 firms to certify their leadership.
All this and lots more...
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Launch offers
We are all variously affected by the Covid-19 crisis. And in light of that, I would like to offer the following for the next 4 weeks:
100% discount to the Basic course. Use access code UNLOCKACCESS.
57% discount (now $299 instead of $699) to the Startup course for those who are building a platform startup during this period. Use access code STARTUP2020.
22% discount (now $1299 instead of $1699) to the Enterprise course targeted at managers at large enterprises. Use access code ENTERPRISE2020.
There’s a 7-day money back guarantee if you do not find the content compelling.
Additionally, if you are a student or an unfunded startup or a not-for-profit, please write in to kirti@platformthinkinglabs.com to get special discounted access.
Finally, for those who have lost their jobs during the current crisis, and would like to upskill for their next role, please write in to kirti@platformthinkinglabs.com and we will provide you free access to the Startup course.
Equip your company with group access
If you would like to use these courses across your company, please write in to kirti@platformthinkinglabs.com to learn about discounted access for multiple license purchases.
Future plans
Over the next few weeks, the programs will be further updated with more learning modules and content. You will receive lifetime access to all relevant updates at the current discounted price.
I will also be launching hybrid programs combining live and self-directed learning as well as industry-specific sessions.
Stay tuned!