Geoff Parker

Greater Boston Area United States

Professor at Dartmouth College

Education

I am a professor of engineering in the Thayer School at Dartmouth College. I work to understand the economics and strategy of network "platform" industries. I co-developed the theory of “two sided networks” which provides a mechanism to explain pricing in network markets. The work is now taught in universities worldwide. Applications range from media, healthcare, transportation, energy, and more. Research has been funded by grants from the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, and multiple corporations. I work with numerous organizations to help them understand and craft their platform strategies. Research has appeared in outlets such as Harvard Business Review, MIT Slo...