Marshall Van Alstyne

Questrom School of Business, Boston University

Marshall Van Alstyne is a Professor at Boston University and co-author of Platform Revolution, known for his work on two-sided markets and platform governance.

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Estimated · single engine (Perplexity)As measured on 25 Jul 2026

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WHAT MAKES THIS VOICE DISTINCT

Marshall Van Alstyne pushes the angle of action learning and platform dynamics, often highlighting the importance of strength and resilience in the face of challenges. Unlike generic peers, he grounds his perspectives in both personal experience and academic expertise, as seen in his mention of 'action learning' as the future of academia. A concrete example is his post on 'Put Friction on Liars Not Just Their Lies', which suggests a distinctive approach to addressing dishonesty.

marketplace-dynamicsTone: educatorPOV strength 6/10

short opinion takes

event announcements

HOW THIS VOICE SHOWS UP

+names concrete individuals like Aaron Sneed

+expresses gratitude and acknowledgement

+uses phrases like 'invest in strength' suggesting personal experience or philosophy

TOPICS THEY OWN

◆Marketplaces & two-sided networks

◆Industrial & manufacturing tech

◆Chip design & hardware architecture

◆Quant trading & market structure

SHARE OF VOICENAMED IN 2 TOPICS · AVG 3.4% · BEST #8

Of all the names AI gives for a topic, the share that goes to this voice. Measured on prompts that don't mention anyone by name.

TOPICSHAREPOSITIONENGINES

Industrial & manufacturing tech

named as "Thomas R. Cutler"

4.3%#8 of 20NaN

Marketplaces & two-sided networks

named as "Marshall Van Alstyne"

2.6%#17 of 21NaN

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