Talking with alessandro tommasi

This video is not a lecture, but a chat with a Platform Professional. The goal is to let you be in direct touch with someone that made the concepts of this MOOC real.
We will meet Alessandro Tommasi, co-founder and CEO of Will, an Italian media organization born as an Instagram page that is now a multi-platform business that foster innovation in the information field.

So enjoy the interview and get ready - after the video - to reflect on what you heard through some guiding questions.

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Reflection

What’s the role of platforms in the innovation journey by Will?

Can you think about possible ways for Will to become a platform?

What are the strengths of starting as a complementor rather than as a platform provider?

If you want you can discuss in the forum your thoughts about the previous questions.

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Additional resources

If you are curious to learn more, you can have a look at this article:

Platform-Driven Innovation: Unveiling Research and Business Opportunities.
TRABUCCHI, BUGANZA, MUZELLEC, RONTEAU (2021) Download