Rethinking Competition in the Age of Ecosystems

Dr. Ilbey Kutluhan Papatya is an academic researcher working at the intersection of strategy, marketing, and ecosystem dynamics.

His work focuses on how markets are not merely competed within, but constructed and transformed through complex ecosystem interactions. He develops theoretical and data-driven frameworks to understand how firms create, adapt, and sustain competitive positions in evolving environments.

His research contributes to emerging perspectives on ecosystem marketing, resource-based strategy, and the structural dynamics of market systems.

In parallel, he works on artificial intelligence, computational modeling, and analytical systems that support advanced research and decision-making processes.

He is the founder of IKP Akademi, a platform integrating research, technology, and education to develop next-generation analytical thinking