A Business Model Canvas Set to Explode

The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is about to hit mainstream adoption due to the convergence of macro and micro trends, plug-ins, and a growing community of BMC enthusiasts. The world is experiencing major shifts in society, technology, and socioeconomic factors, and these have major implications on traditional business models. The convergence of customer development, startups, entrepreneurship, and the lean/agile movement has led to a rapid increase in the popularity of the BMC. Plug-ins like the iPad Business Model Toolbox, the Value Mapping tool, and the Whiteboard value map are becoming new muscle for the BMC. Furthermore, Saul Kaplan and Alex Osterwalder are collaborating to create a pipeline of new business models that will transform how companies deliver value.