The Network Effects Masterclass
Few understand the hidden complexities of network effects - learn all there is to know about building iconic companies from day one.
Your Ticket To Unlocking Exponential Growth
We’ve been studying network effects for 20 years - here’s everything we’ve learned, streamlined into 11 episodes, for free. You’ll learn how network effects drive impactful businesses and how you can use them to win.
WHO SHOULD WATCH
CEOs, Founders, execs and your entire team.
COURSE FORMAT
11 free video episodes (plus transcripts and supplemental content) totaling ~3 hrs. Available on all platforms.
RELEASE DATE
Full season drop in October 2022.
What You'll Learn
11 free episodes that will teach you how to see and use the power of networks.
Unlearn what you thought you knew about network effects
Cover the basics of network theory and see how your startup behaves as a network itself.
Master the 16 network effects and how they reinforce each other
Analyze the NFX map to determine how to engineer sustained, long-term growth into your startup.
Study network effects in Web3, Gaming, and the future of tech
Access detailed case studies of world-class tech companies to reverse engineer their superior defensibility.
Reveal the unseen forces that guide your personal life
Notice how these same mechanisms and math also create near-destiny for us as individuals.
Insider Case Studies
Hear insider stories on some of today’s strongest network effects businesses.
By Founders, For Founders
Learn from the top experts in network effects and former operators who have built 10+ companies with $10B+ in exits.
James Currier
Founding Partner, NFX
5-time founder. Expert on network effects. Investor in Lyft, DoorDash, and Patreon.
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Morgan Beller
General Partner, NFX
Co-founder of Diem. Former Head of Strategy for Novi, Meta’s digital wallet.
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Pete Flint
General Partner, NFX
2-time unicorn founder/operator. Co-founder & former CEO of Trulia.
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Gigi Levy-Weiss
Head of NFX Israel
4-time founder/operator. Founding CEO of Playtika. Former Israeli Air Force Pilot.
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Omri Amirav-Drory, Ph.D.
Head of NFX Bio
2-time scientist-founder. Founder at Genome Compiler, founding CEO of Tech.bio.
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What Thought Leaders Are Saying
Melia Russell
Business Insider
"NFX has emerged as a prolific early-stage venture firm. The firm stands apart with its focus on developing software for founders and providing it for free. The NFX Masterclass builds on a firm tradition of aiding founders. It invites founders to settle in with a cup of coffee and hear from their investors for over three hours, giving them a taste of all the guidance and support the firm has to offer."
Nir Eyal
Author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products
"NFX has given the startup community a tremendous gift. This course on network effects is essential viewing for any founder, investor, or business leader who wants to make an impact. It is entertaining, important, comprehensive, and most importantly, practical."
Adam Grant
#1 New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN and host of the TED podcast Re:Thinking
"Network effects are jet fuel for tech companies, but few founders truly understand them. This masterclass will get you thinking—and rethinking—about strategies for growing and scaling your startup."
Mario Gabriele
The Generalist
"A thoughtful exploration of the startup world’s ultimate superpower: network effects. If you want to understand and master the mechanics that power great companies, this is an exceptional resource."
Simone Cicero
Boundaryless
"Exceptional work, and the contribution to founders -- by making this free to access --is going to be massive."
Robbie Vorhaus
@Vorhaus
"A founder ten years ago would have to spend a tremendous amount of time and money to acquire this much valuable information. Mind-blowing that I can learn from @peteflint in my kitchen for free. Thank you. @nfx"
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FAQ
What is NFX Masterclass?
NFX Masterclass is the first video streaming platform built exclusively for early-stage founders. 100% free. It is built by NFX, the world’s largest dedicated pre-seed and seed venture firm and the creator of popular free founder products including BriefLink, a fundraising deck service, and Signal, the founder-investor network.
Is NFX Masterclass really free?
Yes. NFX Masterclass is 100% free and we will never charge for it. Our mission is to build tools that benefit the startup community. As founders ourselves, we have engineered network effects into 10 businesses valued at $10B+. We believe the more founders and startup teams that master the power of network effects, the more value will be created in the world.
Who is NFX Masterclass for?
Founders, CEOs, startup teams, growth leaders, marketers – and anyone who wants to move fast and find a competitive edge in their professional and personal lives.
Why do I need a login to access NFX Masterclass?
When you register for NFX Masterclass, you automatically get access to all the episodes, supplementary material, and transcripts and will be first to know when new seasons drop. You can also save your progress, to keep watching wherever you left off.
Are there upcoming seasons of NFX Masterclass?
Yes, upcoming seasons will drop soon. They are all focused on helping early-stage founders unlock their competitive edge. Viewers of Season 1: The Network Effects Masterclass will get first access to these seasons. Tweet @NFX to share wishlist topics you would like to see us cover in the future.
Is there an audio-only version of NFX Masterclass?
Yes, you can listen to NFX Masterclass once you are logged in. The full experience includes videos, diagrams, and reading material.
Where did you film Season 1: The Network Effects Masterclass?
At various locations around the Bay Area: In the Craftsman House, at Sea Ranch, in our NFX offices in San Francisco and Palo Alto, in the Mammoth Biosciences office, and also at home in San Francisco with one of our GPs.