The concept of the Cold Start Problem evolved as a challenge in networked products and platforms. It refers to the difficulty of starting a networked product without an existing user base or network. The problem is that these products are only valuable when a certain number of users are already using them. This concept evolved with the rise of networked products and platforms, where the value of the product increases with the number of users. It's a common challenge in fields like social media, e-commerce, and online marketplaces.
When a networked product launches, it faces a chicken-and-egg problem: people need to use it for it...
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