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a16z and author. ex-Uber growth, startups

The Cold Start Problem
A venture capitalist draws on expertise developed at the premier venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz, and as an executive at Uber to address how tech’s most successful products have solved the dreaded "cold start problem”—by leveraging networks effects to launch and scale towards billions of u
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Uber's virtuous cycle. Geographic density, hyperlocal marketplaces, and why drivers are key
Uber's virtuous cycle. Geographic density, hyperlocal marketplaces, and why drivers are key
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The Cold Start Problem: How to Start and Scale Network Effects
A venture capitalist draws on expertise developed at the premier venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz, and as an executive at Uber to address how tech’s most successful products have solved the dreaded "cold start problem”—by leveraging networks effects to launch and scale towards billions of u
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Andrew Chen on marketplaces
Andrew Chen shares key considerations, crossroads, and predictions for online marketplaces.
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How To Solve The Cold Start Problem with Andrew Chen
Andrew Chen (@andrewchen), partner at Andreessen Horowitz and author of The Cold Start Problem, joins Erik Torenberg and Lucas Bagno on this episode to discuss:- Why the secret to why Bay Area tech companies have been so successful is their ability to connect people in different ways.- Stories of ho
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An Angel Investor's Secrets For Rapid Growth - Andrew Chen | Modern Wisdom Podcast 409
Andrew Chen is a General Partner at Venture Capital Firm Andreessen Horowitz, an author and Board Member at Maven, Substack and Clubhouse. Andrew has worked with some of the fastest growing companies on the planet. He was head of Global Driver Acquisitions at Uber and an early investor in Clubhouse
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Solve a Hard Problem (Tinder). Chapter 8 of my upcoming book, The Cold Start Problem
Hi readers, I’m so, so excited that my upcoming book is dropping in one week, on December 7!! I’ve been working on it for years, and am thrilled that it’ll finally be out. The Cold Start Problem, as the book is called, is about the secret that drives many of tech’s most successful...
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I’m on the Tim Ferriss podcast — talking my new book, growth hacking, metaverse, creator economy, and more
Hi readers, My first book — The Cold Start Problem — is out next week!!! The countdown begins. You can preorder it here as hard cover, kindle, or audiobook. And yes, I recorded the audiobook myself. I have a bit more more audio today to talk about as well… When I first moved to th...
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#550: Andrew Chen — Growth Secrets from Tinder, Uber, and Twitch; Exploring the Metaverse; the Future of Startup Investing; Games as the Next Social Networks; and How to Pick the Right Metrics
Andrew Chen — Metaverse, Metrics, and Meerkats | Brought to you by 80,000 Hours free career advice for high impact and doing good in the world, Wealthfront automated investing, and Helix Sleep premium mattresses. More on all three below. Andrew Chen (@andrewchen) is a general partner at Andreessen
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Previewing a full chapter of The Cold Start Problem — my upcoming book dropping in December
Hi readers, In just a few weeks, I will be dropping new book, The Cold Start Problem!! If you haven’t gotten your copy — if you are in the US, here are the relevant links: Amazon · Bookshop (support your local bookstore!) Or if you are international, go to the coldstart.com websit...
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Why the best way to drive viral growth to increase retention and engagement
Above: Prosperity Club, one of the first chain letters. This is the type of spikey, bad viral growth you don’t want! Hello readers, Viral growth — specifically the type baked into product features, in the form of invites, sharing, and collaboration — is a topic I’ve been endlessly...
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What to look for when you’re hiring a Head of Growth
The most frequent question One of the most frequent questions that founders ask is – I’ve read all about the importance of user growth, so now, how do I hire a Head of Growth? It’s asked often for good reason. Growing your startup’s users and revenue is so critical that it makes s...
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Announcing the 2021 book tour for my upcoming book, The Cold Start Problem
Hi readers, I’m excited to start taking reservations for my 2021 book tour ahead of the launch of my new book, The Cold Start Problem. The book focuses on how the world’s most valuable technology companies — Tinder, Slack, Zoom, Instagram, Reddit, Twitter, Airbnb, Uber, and others...
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Why premature scaling fails: The Traction Treadmill
Hi readers, I’m back writing! Well, tweeting mostly, but then developing my points more thoroughly and cross-posting them to my blog. Hope you enjoy this one, which was inspired by a convo I had with Gagan Biyani at Maven about when to scale versus not. Also, a brief announcement:...
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What today’s social apps can learn from Web 2.0, the social network revolution from 15 years ago
Hi readers, Boom! I’m back with another — I told you, I’m really back, after 3 years of hiatus focused on the new book. Anywyay, first, I want to thank you for all the outpouring of support and kind notes on my return to writing. And of course, the preorders for my upcoming book T...
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The future of social apps + the SF and LA tech ecosystem
Hi readers, I’ve been MIA! But ready to be back and writing more now that I’m finished with my book (more on that in a second). Two things today: First, I recently posted a tweetstorm about my adventures in the LA tech ecosystem, and how it compares to SF, and the upcoming changes...
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My first book, The Cold Start Problem. Plus Clubhouse, and more. It’s 2021, and I’m back!
Above: One of the final book cover designs I’m considering! Dear readers, So, you may have noticed that I’ve been away from writing for a bit. Actually for almost a full year. But I have an excuse! After nearly three years and many late nights and long weekends, I have an announce...
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