84 - Network Effects, FOMO in VC and AI Hype with Sameer Singh, Speedinvest

Product&Growth Show

In the 84th episode of Product&Growth, we talked to Sameer Singh, Venture Partner at Speedinvest. Sameer's blog: https://breadcrumb.vc/ What we talked about: - Definition of network effects and companies who have them - How to define metrics for network effects products - FOMO in VC - Defensibility and economies of scale in AI - How to evaluate and measure network effects - How to scale network effects - Why investors should leave problem solving to founders Sameer's recommendations: 1. Josh Breinlinger - https://acrowdedspace.com/ 2. Bill Gurley - https://abovethecrowd.com/ 3. Jeff Jordan - https://a16z.com/author/jeff-jordan/ 4. Lenny - https://www.lennyrachitsky.com/ 5. James Currier's NFX Manual - https://www.nfx.com/post/network-effects-manual