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Software Platform Consulting helps software companies and investment firms build successful enterprise SaaS platforms and networks.

About Software Platform Consulting

I help entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations build successful B2B SaaS platforms and networks. Based on real, practical experience managing platforms for over 20 years in a wide variety of industries, I can help you navigate your way to a dominant position in your industry.

What are B2B SaaS Platforms?

Learn how multi-sided software applications bring together buyers, sellers, and intermediaries to facilitate commerce and compliance across industries.
The Nine Value Propositions of B2B SaaS Platforms - 3rd Edition
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The Nine Value Propositions of B2B SaaS Platforms – 3rd Edition

There are hundreds of vertical and horizontal B2B SaaS platforms. I’ve identified nine basic value propositions these platforms “mix and match” to define their offering. This 50-page e-book defines the basic value propositions, highlights the strategic issues associated with each one, and provides examples of successful enterprise SaaS companies employing each strategy. My most popular resource.

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RealPage: When Does Revenue Management Software Become Anti-Competitive?

Does RealPage offer revenue management/price optimization software or is it effectively offering Collusion-as-a-Service?

Informed Payments: Our broccoli should be talking to us.

Informed payments: a better experience for retailers, brands, consumers, and even regulators. Will Apple build the system? Or Elon?

B2B SaaS IPOs are back

It’s been 18 months, but B2B SaaS IPOs are back in the form of Klaviyo and Instacart. Instacart is a fascinating four-sided market.

Empower: A New Business Model in Ride Share

Empower is betting on a different business model in the ride-sharing market. A little more competition would be a good thing.

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