The size of the first network for a product is determined by the nature of the product and the minimum number of users required for the product to function effectively. For instance, a product like Slack can function effectively with a small team within a company, while a product like a credit card, when first launched, required a larger network, such as the whole of Fresno, California.
When a networked product launches, it faces a chicken-and-egg problem: people need to use it for it...
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