The Platformization Trap: Calling Yourself a Platform Doesn’t Make You One

📰 Medium · Cybersecurity

Learn to identify and avoid the platformization trap by understanding what makes a true platform and how to build or buy one effectively

intermediate Published 16 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Identify the key characteristics of a platform
  2. Assess your product or service against these characteristics
  3. Develop a strategy to build or buy a platform that meets your needs
  4. Evaluate the trade-offs between building and buying a platform
  5. Create a roadmap for implementing and scaling your platform
Who Needs to Know This

Founders, product leaders, and buyers can benefit from this framework to make informed decisions and avoid the hype surrounding platformization

Key Insight

💡 Calling yourself a platform doesn't make you one - understand the key characteristics and trade-offs to make informed decisions

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