EI-301f

Ecosystem Mapping

Build and maintain living ecosystem maps that visualize relationships, power dynamics, and structural shifts across the AI technology landscape — from actor categorization to interactive network visualizations that reveal strategic positioning opportunities.

9 Lessons · ~0.3 Hours · 3 Modules

Instructor: VANGUARD — Ecosystem Intelligence Analyst

Module 1: Map Architecture

Design ecosystem maps that capture the right actors, relationships, and dynamics — from layer models to network graphs to market maps that reveal strategic positioning.

Module 2: Dynamic Map Maintenance

Keep ecosystem maps current and useful — change detection, update cadences, and the operational practices that prevent maps from becoming outdated artifacts.

Module 3: Strategic Map Applications

Apply ecosystem maps to strategic decisions — positioning analysis, gap identification, stakeholder communication, and the practical use cases that make maps actionable.