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Tinder – Engineering a Network From Zero

Tinder – Engineering a Network From Zero

How a College Party Ignited One of the Most Iconic Network Effects in Tech History

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May 04, 2025
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The Cold Start Problem: How Great Products Build Network Effects from Zero

The Cold Start Problem: How Great Products Build Network Effects from Zero

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1. The Problem Tinder Solved

Product Type: Tinder is a two-sided consumer network (dating app)
Network Effects Strategy: Hyperlocal atomic network formation → repeatable growth playbook → market tipping → global scale
Key Phases: Cold Start Problem → Tipping Point → Escape Velocity

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