This is part 2 about Xiaomi, Meitu and 7 reasons why platforms / ecosystems succeed or fail. Part 1 is here.

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7 reasons why ecosystems (and platforms) fail (by BCG):

1. Insufficient problem to solve
2. Wrong ecosystem configuration
3. Wrong governance choices
4. Inadequate monetization
5. Weak launch strategy
6. Weak defensibility
7. Bad execution

Cited in this talk:

• Why Do Most Business Ecosystems Fail (BCG)

Related podcasts and articles:

• Xiaomi, Meitu and Why Platforms Fail (1 of 2) (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Podcast 43)
• Review: Why Digital Platforms Are the Super Predators of Business (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Podcast 16)

This is part of Learning Goals: Level 7, with a focus on:

• #30: Ecosystems vs. Digital Platforms

Concepts for this class:

• Ecosystems vs. Digital Platforms
• SMILE Operational Marathon: Ecosystem Orchestration and Management
• Switching costs
• Share of consumer mind

Companies for this class:

• Xiaomi
• Meitu

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