Chapter
The Pitfalls of Launching a Social Network First
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The launch of new social networks with questionable utility is becoming increasingly common in the tech world, with many platforms prioritizing social functions over practical considerations. This approach, however, is often not conducive to the long-term success of the product.
Clips
The use of Artifact allows for people to interact around the news stories they are most interested in, creating an exciting social experience that can improve the way we consume information.
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Artifact
Summary
The use of Artifact allows for people to interact around the news stories they are most interested in, creating an exciting social experience that can improve the way we consume information.
ChapterThe Pitfalls of Launching a Social Network First
EpisodeA Trip to TikTok + ChatGPT’s Origin Story + Kevin Systrom’s Comeback
PodcastHard Fork
The best networks are first a utility and then they become a social network that piggybacks on that utility once they reach scale.
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Social networks
Summary
The best networks are first a utility and then they become a social network that piggybacks on that utility once they reach scale. Starting a social network from scratch is not the right approach.