Platform Alchemy Designing Ecosystems That Scale, Thrive, and Dominate

Drawing from global best practices and Indian case studies—from Aadhaar and UPI to agritech and healthtech startups—authors Tilak Ravi Krishnaswamy and Avinash Krishnakumar demystify the art and science of platform strategy. The book blends theory with actionable frameworks, covering every stage of the platform journey:

Foundations of platform thinking and the shift from products to ecosystems

Designing scalable architectures, multi-sided markets, and governance models

Overcoming the cold start problem, driving network effects, and achieving critical mass

Growth, monetization, and performance metrics that sustain competitive advantage

Lessons from failed platforms and strategies to future-proof against disruption

Toolkits, checklists, and real-world case studies from Amazon, Uber, Airbnb, and more

With insights into AI, blockchain, IoT, and the future of digital ecosystems, Platform Alchemy offers a roadmap for creating platforms that don’t just survive but dominate their markets.

This book is more than a strategy manual—it is a call to action for the next generation of digital leaders and ecosystem architects who want to shape the billion-dollar business contributing to economies of tomorrow