Two kinds of platform: confusing app platforms with infra gets worse in the agent era
matt_slotnick · x · 2026-09-17
Matt Slotnick dissects two meanings of 'platform': app platforms own the end-customer data model and workflows, becoming integration hubs that charge for access, while cloud/infra platforms are the foundation apps are built on, monetizing resources and tools. Misidentifying which one you are does real damage — and as agents become primary actors, both the risks and rewards are magnified.
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