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“If you're building a social product, you're still living in the last century if your product doesn't work on Facebook.” quote by Max Levchin
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“If you're building a social product, you're still living in the last century if your product doesn't work on Facebook.”

Max Levchin

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Source Blog post: 2018 on social product design

A modern social product must work on Facebook; otherwise it’s outdated.

In simple terms: Social products need Facebook compatibility.

Key Takeaway

Integrate with current platforms.

Themes

technology social media relevance

Mood

analytical forward‑looking

Type

strategic technological

When to use this quote

  • Launching a new app
  • user acquisition
  • market relevance

Key Concepts

Platform integration product strategy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance platform dependence with originality?
  • What alternatives exist beyond Facebook?
A Different Perspective

Focusing solely on Facebook can limit innovation.

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