The challenges in solving the Cold Start Problem include attracting initial users, creating value for these users when the network is still small, and maintaining user engagement and growth. It's also challenging to reach the tipping point where the network becomes self-sustaining, and to manage growth plateaus and maintain momentum once the network has reached a certain size.
When a networked product launches, it faces a chicken-and-egg problem: people need to use it for it...
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