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“Amazon was just books until long after the IPO, highlighting its initial focus on a specific market before expanding.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: network effects in business
For: Entrepreneurs and business strategists
Key quote: “whereas you buying stuff from Amazon only indirectly makes Amazon more valuable to me.”
The host briefly mentions Amazon in the context of discussing network effects and how they impact business scalability. This reference highlights the indirect value that Amazon provides to its users compared to other platforms with stronger direct network effects.
