In this episode of BeyondCore, we explore how ecosystem thinking can help business leaders unlock new growth beyond their core business. Our guest, James Meyer, a key leader at SRAM and former founder of Quarq Powermeter, shares how SRAM built its AXS ecosystem to scale innovation and create new market opportunities.
π What Business Leaders Will Learn:
βοΈ How SRAMβs AXS ecosystem transformed the cycling industry and what it teaches about building scalable platforms
βοΈ The three phases of ecosystem development β from product-market fit to scaling
βοΈ Why an open vs. closed ecosystem strategy is critical for long-term success
βοΈ The power of standards like UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger) in driving industry adoption
βοΈ How entrepreneurial execution fuels innovation inside established companies
π Whether youβre leading a corporate innovation team, driving digital transformation, or scaling new ventures, this episode provides actionable insights on ecosystem strategies and business model innovation.
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π’ Follow SRAM & James Meyer:
π SRAM Global Website: https://www.sram.com/en/sram
π SRAM Dev Center in Germany: https://www.sram.com/de/zipp/zipp-medβ¦
π James Meyer on Linkedin: / james-meyer-08214b1
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