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Ep. 2 - The Underlying Properties Of Network Theory (NFX Masterclass)
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This is an abridged version of episode 2 from The Network Effects Masterclass, curated for audio and listening on the go. For the full video experience, transcripts, and recommended reading, join the free Network Effects Masterclass at - NFX.com/masterclass.
(0:00) Introduction to episode 2: The Underlying Properties of Network Theory (1:06) Fundamental properties of a network: nodes, links, and structures (3:22) Understanding network structures, shapes, and associated laws (6:07) Reaching critical mass in a network & building clustering coefficients (8:46) The importance and impact of real IDs in network properties (12:57) Example of a marketplace network: Outdoorsy and Lending Club (15:13) Avoiding negative network effects and dealing with network pollution (18:30) Overcoming business growth challenges: Chicken or egg problem and multi-tenanting (20:57) The difference between network effects and viral effects (24:39) Understanding viral growth: the concept of K factor and the need for constant reinvention (27:29) Announcement: Release schedule for upcoming NFX podcast episodes (27:35) Sponsor: NFX masterclass available online169 episodes
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This is an abridged version of episode 2 from The Network Effects Masterclass, curated for audio and listening on the go. For the full video experience, transcripts, and recommended reading, join the free Network Effects Masterclass at - NFX.com/masterclass.
(0:00) Introduction to episode 2: The Underlying Properties of Network Theory (1:06) Fundamental properties of a network: nodes, links, and structures (3:22) Understanding network structures, shapes, and associated laws (6:07) Reaching critical mass in a network & building clustering coefficients (8:46) The importance and impact of real IDs in network properties (12:57) Example of a marketplace network: Outdoorsy and Lending Club (15:13) Avoiding negative network effects and dealing with network pollution (18:30) Overcoming business growth challenges: Chicken or egg problem and multi-tenanting (20:57) The difference between network effects and viral effects (24:39) Understanding viral growth: the concept of K factor and the need for constant reinvention (27:29) Announcement: Release schedule for upcoming NFX podcast episodes (27:35) Sponsor: NFX masterclass available online169 episodes
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