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30/01/2025

🚀 Position Yourself as an AI Innovation Leader! 🤖✨

Are you a consultant looking to stand out in the AI revolution? With the AI Use Case Navigator, you can offer clients actionable insights, effective ex*****on plans, and a competitive edge in leveraging AI for growth and transformation!

💡 Why You Need This Toolkit:
✅ Establish yourself as an AI innovation expert
✅ Guide clients in finding & implementing AI solutions
✅ Provide structured use case strategies & ex*****on plans
✅ Access pattern & component cards, canvases, and Miro templates
✅ Get certified & elevate your consulting game

📢 Give your clients the AI advantage – Start today!

🔗 Learn more & get certified: AI Innovation Kit

30/01/2025

🚀 Unlock AI’s Full Potential with the AI Use Case Navigator! 🤖✨

Struggling to find the right AI use cases for your business? The AI Use Case Navigator helps you identify, evaluate, and implement AI solutions effectively!

💡 What’s Inside?
✅ Digital toolkit with Pattern Cards + Component Cards
✅ Canvases for Use Case Design & Implementation Strategy
✅ Step-by-Step Process Playbook for AI adoption
✅ Miro Templates for remote workshops
✅ Certification Program for coaches & consultants

🔗 Start Navigating AI Today! → AI Innovation Kit

04/03/2024

🌟 Save the Date: 18.09.2024 - The B2B Platform Award🌟
This Autumn, a pivotal gathering is on the horizon. An event that celebrates the vanguard of B2B digital platforms in Europe.

The B2B Platform Award and Online Conference.
At the conference you will be able to learn, exchange and present the latest about B2B Platforms in Europe. Top Speakers from all industrial ecosystems will be there.

Special Track for AI
AI is not a new topic for platforms, but it becomes more and more the center - building new value propositions, revenue streams or streamlining operations of platforms. In this track we dive deeper into the applied AI world and how it helps platforms to accelerate scale.

Highlight is the B2B Platform Award
The award will be handed out by a top jury of leading industry expert and academic professors. We want to honor the top B2B platforms shaping the european market.

Nomination will open shortly.

Masterclass
At the 2nd day of the event you will have the chance to attend an exclusive B2B platform masterclass, where we teach the latest insights on B2B platform scaling especially in spaces like IoT, AI etc.

The event is brought to you by the visionaries from Fastbreak.One, leading business schools like St. Gallen or DHBW and industrial powerhouses.

📅 Save the date: 18th September 2024. An exclusive, yet-to-be-revealed conference-day where innovation takes center stage, excellence is applauded, and transformative ideas receive the spotlight they deserve.

Details are still shrouded in mystery, but one thing is clear - this will be a landmark occasion in the B2B digital realm. Fastbreak.One is crafting an unforgettable experience that will set new standards for what it means to excel in the digital business world.

Anticipation is the word, but the secrets will soon unfold. And believe us, they’re worth the wait.

Keep watching this space. More than just an awards ceremony, this event will be a nexus of inspiration and forward-thinking. The future of European B2B is about to get brighter.

16/01/2024

🚀 PlatformsForFuture: The Evolution and Future of B2B IoT Platforms with Hans Michael Krause

🔍 In our latest episode of Platforms for Future, we explored the fascinating world of B2B IoT platforms, focusing on the industrial sector. We had the pleasure of hosting Hans Michael Krause from Bosch Rexroth, who serves as the Director of Product Management for the ctrlX AUTOMATION World IoT Platform.

Key Takeaways:
👉🏼 The Journey of IoT Platforms: We delved into the evolution of IoT platforms, including challenges and learnings from industry giants like Siemens (Mindsphere) and GE (Predix). Our discussion highlighted the critical need to focus on customer challenges over simply developing a platform.
👉🏼 CtrlX World Insight: Krause introduced CtrlX World, an innovative automation platform that aligns operational technology with IoT standards, integrating Linux, software containers, connectivity, and openness to transform automation.
👉🏼 Ecosystem Strategy: A shift from product-centric to ecosystem-oriented approaches was discussed. Bosch Rexroth’s open platform strategy has led to a network of 90 companies contributing to the value of CtrlX World.
Monetization Challenges: We touched on the industrial IoT sector’s transition to subscription-based models, discussing Bosch Rexroth’s strategies to align with customer expectations.
👉🏼 Future Trends: The potential impacts of AI on IoT platforms and the importance of openness and collaboration with hyperscalers were identified as key future trends.
👉🏼 Trust and Security: Trust, especially in ensuring high-quality apps and cybersecurity, was a central theme. The upcoming EU Cyber Resilience Act could significantly influence the industry.

The episode provided a comprehensive look at the industrial IoT platforms‘ past, present, and future. Key to success? Technological innovation, customer-centric solutions, and a collaborative ecosystem. We recognized the industry’s gradual progress and the importance of building trust within the platform ecosystem.

🌐 Join us in this insightful journey and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of industrial IoT platforms!

13/10/2023

JOIN OUR GLOBAL PLATFORM BUSINESS MODEL DESIGN COMMUNITY

In the last years we had the chance to train many corporate innovators, business model design coaches, entrepreneurs and leaders about "Platform Business Model Design" based on the Platform Innovation Kit framework.

🙋‍♂️ After finishing the masterclasses, the attendees often expressed the wish to join a global community to exchange with like-minded peers and practitioners. This was the birth of the "P*K Ambassador community".

💪 If you are interested to:
- sharpen your platform business model design skills
- exchange about best-practices
- get first access to the latest P*K framework updates
- and grow your network

Then feel invited and join our Ambassador community.

The community comes together on a bi-weekly remote format to allow practitioners from around the world to join.

📧 If you wish to attend, please send your application to community@fastbreak.one or write us in DM.

We are looking forward to your application.

📅 Next meeting: 27. October, 13am CET

28/09/2023

// 🚨 AI DRIVEN PLATFORM BUSINESS MODEL DESIGN IS HERE!
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This is the next era of business model design and our promise is to make the Platform Innovation Kit the most-advanced toolkit for platforms, marketplaces and digital ecosystems.
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And here we are.
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In the last months we further improved our methodology and fused in AI to support you while you design your business model.
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Join our free webinar to learn more about our latest release of the Platform Innovation Kit 5.5 were we showcase how to leverage AI tools like chatgpt to speed up concept development, research and validation.
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In the webinar we showcase:
📒 Playbook incl. practical tipps for AI driven business model design
👨‍💻 Prompt Guide / Tool for the P*K with ready-to-use prompts
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Attending is free, but seats are limited.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Business Developers, Innovators and (Corporate) Entrepreneurs responsible to design / build new digital business models.
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WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT?
We will showcase the latest release of the Platform Innovation Kit 5.5. and how AI can support you in your task to accelerate research, validation and improve quality.
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The download to the Playbook and updated P*K 5.5 will be available right after the webinar.
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Looking forward to meet you there. Register via LinkedIn or DM.

13/09/2023

⚡New Masterclass: Digital Transformation through Successful Ecosystem Strategies - Featuring Dr. Carsten Linz

In an era of exponential change, it has become more crucial than ever for companies to respond swiftly and dynamically to evolving market conditions and customer needs.
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One paradigm that can be a game-changer in this regard is the active design and orchestration of ecosystems.
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The "Business Ecosystem Strategy Design" focuses on creating compelling value propositions for products, services, and platforms that cater to customers in markets that are increasingly merging together.
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Over the past few years, Business Ecosystem Strategies have gained significant importance. Both major industrial players and technology giants have realized the significance of ecosystem thinking.
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Our playbook and toolset, "Ecosystem Strategy," have gained practical acclaim in this domain. It offers a comprehensive overview of the subject and has been utilized by strategy and innovation teams in numerous organizations.
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For those familiar with us, this is not a theoretical event; we draw from real-world experiences. For over 15 years, we have been successfully developing and scaling platform business models in close collaboration with traditional companies. Over the past three years, we have also been actively practicing "Ecosystem Strategy," assisting companies in identifying and implementing growth approaches in increasingly convergent markets.
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In this live Masterclass, you will gain insights into successful ecosystem strategies employed by various companies. You will learn how to develop and implement successful ecosystem strategies, starting from the fundamentals. Additionally, we will provide practical processes and tools that you can immediately apply in your work.
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Event Details:
🙋‍♂️ Trainers: Dr. Carsten Linz, Matthias Walter
🤝 Participants: Limited to 15 executives responsible for Ecosystem Strategy
💶 Price: €995
⏱ Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
📌 Location: Dresden (In-Person, not Remote)
📅 Date: November 14th
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Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical tools for navigating the evolving business landscape.

29/08/2023

// New Insights: Winning Pricing and Monetization Strategies for B2B Platforms

⚡ This is one of the most crucial topics and challenges for B2B platforms and every team needs to crack it: How to monetize right?

Monetize one side, two sides, pricing differently, commission fee, subscription fee, and so on. There are a lot of options, but which one is the best choice?

📢 In our latest "Platforms 4 Future" podcast episode we talked to Dr. Jens Weghake from d.velop, a German B2B platform provider, about his knowledge and experience on this topic.

Jens joined the dvelop platform team some years ago after he finished his Phd on Pricing models. His job was to understand and implement the right pricing for d.velop - and this journey brought him a lot of insights - not only from a financial point of view, but also legally, market wise etc.

Together we explored the topic from different ankles and discussed the special requirements that exist especially in the B2B and how to successfully meet them.

If you're looking for practical tips, knowledge, and tools to help you on your platform-building journey, this podcast is for you! So, whether you're a platform enthusiast or just curious about the world of platforms, tune in to this episode of Platforms for Future Podcast provided by fastbreak.one and the Platform Innovation Kit.

You won't be disappointed!

Happy listening! 🎧😄

Remark: The episode is in German language 🇩🇪🎙️

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14/08/2023

Venture Inisghts: Dewboard - The smart training platform for Physiotherapist and Athletic Studios
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Today we are very proud to share with you another revolutionary health venture: Dewboard.

Dewboard, invented by GLEICHFIT - Hagen Hering, consists of a board with ropes, a smart sensor and a training and measurement app. All those pieces are not revolutionary, but the methodology behind: It‘s called „Gegenkraft Prinzip“. While one muscle (left arm) is pulling, the opposite muscle (right arm) needs to hold against the other. This allows you to train maximum weight of 350kg - without no weight. Insane.

At the same time the smart sensor is measuring the force in Kg and guide you through your training plan.

Now the platform comes in. The app is an open app where your trainers or fitness therapist can check your values, create training plans or you can compete against your friends / teammates.
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And the best: Because of the innovative methodology, it allows you to train even when you are hurt. Increasing the speed of recovering.
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Beside building platforms we also provide advisory support to identify platform opportunities in your market, scale your platform with network effects or provide trainings for your organization.

20/07/2023

// The three layers of Ecosystem Thinking and why they are relevant to scale your business
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❓ In the last 3 years we worked with organizations in multiple settings - advisory, platform venture building, investments, etc. - and we recognized, that "Ecosystem Strategies" are highly relevant, but hard to apply if you don't create a shared understanding and toolset.
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❗ That's why we wrote the "Ecosystem Strategy Playbook + Toolset" to help organizations to create this shared understanding and apply it correctly on their individual setup.
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The three major layers we identified:
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1️⃣ Portfolio Level: Highly relevant when you talk about the company strategy as a very big organization having offerings in multiple markets. You are responsible the bring all the offerings into one picture and draw strategic conclusions. Examples of companies: Active in multiple markets = BASF, Bosch, ...
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2️⃣ Market Level- Here you want to explore opportunities for growth and define strategic directions for specific market ecosystems. It helps you to understand market dynamics, trends, future needs, competitive landscape and to draw the right buy / build / partner decisions.
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3️⃣ Platform Level - Growing platforms / marketplaces is all about . On this level you want to identify the right stakeholders (consumers, producers, partners) and stimulate network effects to accelerate growth.
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If you are interested, visit fastbreak.one website and download the complete Playbook and Toolset to learn more and apply within your setting.
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If you need advisory to create shared understanding and scale your business, don't hesitate to book a call.
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Let's co-create together!

20/07/2023

// HOW TO MODEL / DESIGN MULTI-SIDED BUSINESS MODELS LIKE PLATFORMS AND MARKETPLACES?
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📖 In 2011 Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur published their first book "Business Model Generation" and released the "Business Model Canvas" to the world. Since then it helped thousands of startups to better articulate their business model, validate the key assumptions and align their opinions.
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A revolutionary way on how we look at businesses.
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❓ But since 2011 also the business world changed and new types of business models came to life - platforms. Platforms are also revolutionary, as they rely on network effects and not assets. Allowing multiple parties to come together and exchange - like eBay, AirBnB and a lot of B2B platforms / marketplaces.
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To understand, design, validate and improve those new types of businesses requires also a new approach.
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💡 That's why we created the Platform Innovation Kit, a toolkit dedicated to platforms and marketplace business models. Since the first release in 2012 it evolved over the time and is a set of over 25 canvases covering all aspects / components of a platform business model.
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It has been downloaded thousands of times and helped startups, corporates and is teached in business schools around the world.
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You never used it?
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No problem.
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✅ At platforminnovationkit.com you can download the Core Kit for free and apply it. Including the Platform Value Canvas, which helps you to identify the right motivation of your platform stakeholders to join your business.
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If you want to go deeper, download our Advanced Kits to discover network effects, monetization, architecture or ecosystem strategies.
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11/07/2023

JOIN THE PLATFORM VENTURE CLUB
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In the last 6 months we tested a new format - the Platform Venture Club - where we bring leaders, responsible for platform business, together into one (virtual) room to share learnings, failures, best practices with like minded peers.
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We started with our clients first and it was a big success for all participants. Now, we are opening up our club for all leaders with the same challenges:
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🎯 How to identify the right platform opportunity in a market / ecosystem?
🎯 How to form alliances with other market players?
🎯 How to find the right talents / people?
🎯 How to build a MVP with so many tech available?
🎯 How to scale in the long term?
🎯 How to integrate a venture into corporate governance?
🎯 and many more
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Join the club and meet like minded peers and start conversations directly with them. It's free, but limited to leaders only - no consultants or service providers.
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Every month we host the club sessions, always with a short inspirational kickoff by one of the members or external speakers.
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You want to join? Just mail me directly or to club@fastbreak.one.
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After a short 15min call we will send you the regular invite directly to your calendar.
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Looking forward to meet you soon.
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