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The Cold Start Problem
Andrew Chen. Networks, communities, and marketplaces need careful bootstrapping before scale means anything.
Takeaway
Networks, communities, and marketplaces need careful bootstrapping before scale means anything.
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Jack Lau, "The Cold Start Problem," thejacklau.com, last updated 2026-06-11.
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