Geoffrey G. Parker

Geoffrey G. Parker is Professor of Engineering at Dartmouth College and Director of the Master of Engineering Management Program, with additional affiliation as Research Fellow at MIT’s Initiative for the Digital Economy where he leads platform industry research and co-chairs the MIT Platform Strategy Summit.

His academic credentials include a B.S.E. from Princeton University and M.S./Ph.D. degrees from MIT.

Parker pioneered foundational theories in digital platform economics, most notably co-developing the theory of "two-sided" markets that explains how platforms like Uber and Airbnb create value. His research examines platform business model innovation, network effects, and strategic adaptation in digital ecosystems, culminating in the globally influential book "Platform Revolution" (published in 10 languages). Current work focuses on policy implications of platform dominance, evidenced by his EU Digital Markets Act advisory role.

Major recognitions include:

• Thinkers50 2019 Digital Thinking Award (with Marshall Van Alstyne) for concepts of inverted firms and platform adaptation
• Election as Fellow of the Production and Operations Management Society (Spring 2020)

Parker actively translates research into practice through executive advising on platform strategy and frequent keynotes. His policy engagement includes membership in the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Advanced Manufacturing (Fall 2020) and European Commission expert panels on digital regulation.