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The Cold Start Problem
By Andrew Chen
This episode unpacks the hidden challenge of building anything new that relies on network effects, revealing how to spark momentum from a standstill.
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What it is about
Network effects, product strategy, growth, startups
Who it is for
If you've ever launched a new product or community that needs users to be valuable, this will clarify how to spark initial momentum from nothing, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Andrew Chen is a venture capitalist and former head of Rider Growth at Uber, known for his deep insights into network effects and startup scaling, giving him a rare, practical understanding of how to build platforms from zero.
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