Network effects have been responsible for 70% of all the value created in technology since 1994. Founders who deeply understand how they work will be better positioned to build category-defining companies.

This reference for Founders will be continually updated and includes a comprehensive collection of terms and insights related to network effects all in one place. It’s one of three definitive resources we’ve written about network effects, also including:

• The NFX Manual, which describes the 13 different types of network effects
• The NFX Archives, a compendium of the most insightful articles ever written about network effects and network science

Roadmap

1. Why Network Effects Are Important
2. How Networks Work
3. Properties of Networks
4. Building and Maintaining Network Effects
5. Related Concepts