Accenture · Technology / Platform · Intermediate · 25-35 min
Build an API-first platform for partner ecosystem
Build an API-first platform for partner ecosystem is an intermediate Accenture technology / platform case interview that runs 25-35 min. Define API strategy, platform capabilities, go-to-market approach, and revenue model for partner ecosystem. A strong answer works through 5 phases: API roadmap and prioritization; Developer experience and onboarding; Security and data governance; Pricing and monetization model; Go-to-market and partner acquisition.
Last updated 2026-09-05
The brief
A B2B financial services company wants to expand beyond direct sales to a partner ecosystem. Strategy requires building an API-first platform that enables partners to integrate, create custom solutions, and access data securely. Design the platform roadmap.
How to approach it
- API roadmap and prioritization
- Developer experience and onboarding
- Security and data governance
- Pricing and monetization model
- Go-to-market and partner acquisition
What a strong answer does
- Define API strategy, platform capabilities, go-to-market approach, and revenue model for partner ecosystem.
- Publish 5 core APIs (authentication, data access, transaction, analytics, webhook), create partner developer portal and SDK, establish tiered pricing, and build partner support organization.
Practice drills
- Design core APIs needed to support different partner use cases.
- Outline a partner onboarding and support model.
- Model revenue opportunity from API monetization.
- Identify security and compliance requirements for API platform.
Why this case
Tests platform strategy, ecosystem thinking, and ability to design business models around technology capabilities.
Adapted from Accenture Platform Strategy case (official sample).
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