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E48: Facebook vs MySpace, Why Peter Thiel is Wrong About Competition, and OpenAI Corporate Structure

"The Riff" with Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg

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This chapter explores the rivalry between Facebook and MySpace, detailing how Facebook's focus on real-life connections and strategic user growth contributed to its success. It contrasts the two platforms' approaches to networking and user engagement, highlighting the factors that led to Facebook's dominance over MySpace.

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