Flywheel Effect
A flywheel is a self-reinforcing loop in which each part of a business makes the next part work better, so that momentum builds with each turn.
Why It Matters
It explains why some advantages compound quietly for years, and why breaking one link can stall the whole system.
Related Terms
- Network EffectA network effect exists when a product becomes more valuable to each user as more people use it.
- Competitive AdvantageA competitive advantage is whatever allows a company to earn better returns than its rivals for a sustained period.
- Data MoatA data moat is an advantage built on data a competitor cannot obtain: proprietary records, exclusive feeds or data generated by a company's own customers in use.
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