I don't think there is a network effect present in either Uber's or Blue Apron's business model. <snip snip> A network effect (also called network externality

I don't think there is a network effect present in either Uber's or Blue Apron's business model. <snip snip> A network effect (also called network externality or demand-side economies of scale) is the positive effect described in economics and business that an additional user of a good or service has on the value of that product to others. When a network effect is present, the value of a product or service increases according to the number of others using it.[1] [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_effect https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_effect