Join us on a journey of discovery with industry leaders at the forefront of platform business models used for commerce, circularity, procurement, and more. We delve into the critical aspects of strategy, technology, and organizations that drive success in today’s transactional ecosystems. Gain firsthand insights into the challenges and triumphs experienced by top executives, providing you with the knowledge and inspiration to effectively design, build, and expand your marketplace initiatives.
Platform Disco has episodes in English and German with new releases dropping 7 AM CEST every Wednesday. To learn more, explore the individual episode listings below.
We delve into the significance of digital companies and startups in the insurance sector. We talk about the challenges of insuring digital companies and ensuring adequate coverage for evolving risks, emphasizing specialized expertise in areas like IoT. HDI Global has a dedicated unit for digital solutions to address the unique insurance needs of digital businesses
Alex is a seasoned platform professional who is passionate about creating value in ecosystems and platforms. With a deep understanding of strategy, transformation, and innovation, he is driven by the vision of a thriving Ecosystem Economy across Europe and beyond. Pesjak specializes in aligning purpose, ambition, and circularity to create strategic frameworks that drive success. He is skilled in transforming legacy businesses while simultaneously leading ecosystems through agile and dual operating models.
Alex has a 20 year Brand and Innovation Background in Coca-Cola and Kraft Foods while working as a consultant for the last 12 years in the fields above. With a passion for creating value for all stakeholders, he is dedicated to driving the transformation to networked business models and organizations. Alex currently serves as McFadyen Digital’s VP, EMEA as a leader in their Strategic Advisory practice.
David is a digital commerce professional with expertise on the operator and partner sides of the equation in a variety of roles. This experience, both operating a platform in the form of an online marketplace, and serving in more of a consultative role, provides David with a unique perspective, able to “walk in the shoes” of far more than most while providing solutions.
Prior to joining McFadyen Digital, David honed his skills at the likes of Siemans Digital Logistics, Avatis Medical, Mindcurv, and Ecellerate, helping clients to transform their digital commerce capabilities. With McFadyen Digital, David continues this work leveraging the advantages of composable MACH approach to technology while utilizing the latest platform business models to provide scalable growth to his clients.
Before becoming the Chief Strategy Officer at McFadyen Digital, Peter Evans was a Managing Partner at the Platform Strategy Institute, a consultancy dedicated to management strategy and application of platform business models across a wide range of sectors. Dr. Evans has over 20 years of experience leading teams in identifying, framing, assessing, and communicating high-priority marketplace trends and disruptions that support business planning and investment prioritization.
Peter received his master’s degree and Ph.D. degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations and an International Academy of Management Fellow. He is also the co-chair of the MIT Platform Strategy Summit and the Founder of MusicTech Connect in Atlanta.
Hosted by: Alex Pesjak, Peter Evans, Stephan Fester
Language: English
Length: 56 minutes
Hosted by: Alex Pesjak, David Detjen, Claus Grunow
Language: German
Length: 1 hour and 12 minutes
Hosted by: Alex Pesjak, Peter Evans, Joachim Bach
Language: German
Length: 53 minutes
Hosted by: Alex Pesjak, Peter Evans
Language: English
Length: 23 minutes
Hosted by: Alex Pesjak, David Detjen, Hans-Michael Krause
Topics include: Automation, Partner Management, B2B
Language: English
Length: 65 minutes
Hosted by: Alex Pesjak, David Detjen
Language: German
Length: 28 minutes
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