%0 Journal Article %J Open Source Business Resource %D 2011 %T Key Player Identification in the Mashup Ecosystem %A Monique Bardawil %X By combining multiples sources of data to create a new application, mashups represent a powerful source of innovation. Together, the various data providers, developers, mashup platforms, and users constitute an ecosystem that depends on innovation from these various players for its growth and success. This article summarizes recent research into the network structure of the mashup ecosystem, along with the positions and roles of entities within it. This research illustrates analytical methods for identifying key players in an ecosystem, while delivering new insights into the structure of the mashup ecosystem. Finally, the implications of these findings for entrepreneurs and incumbents are discussed. %B Open Source Business Resource %I Talent First Network %C Ottawa %8 02/2011 %G eng %U http://timreview.ca/article/417 %N February 2011 %9 Articles %1 Carleton University Monique Bardawil recently completed her Master's degree at Carleton University with a thesis entitled "Identifying key players in the mashup ecosystem." Her research interests are social network analysis, product architecture and design, and Web 2.0. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Systems and Computer Engineering from Carleton University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from McGill University.