The real-world examples of the application of Chen's Cold Start Theory are not explicitly mentioned in the content. However, many successful tech companies like Facebook, Uber, and Airbnb have likely used similar strategies to overcome the cold start problem, reach the tipping point, and achieve escape velocity. They then had to manage growth plateaus and build a moat to maintain their market position.
When a networked product launches, it faces a chicken-and-egg problem: people need to use it for it...
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