Start Your Startup Right

Author : Tom Eisenmann
Publisher : Currency
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780593137024

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Why Startups Fail by Tom Eisenmann Pdf

If you want your startup to succeed, you need to understand why startups fail. “Whether you’re a first-time founder or looking to bring innovation into a corporate environment, Why Startups Fail is essential reading.”—Eric Ries, founder and CEO, LTSE, and New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Startup and The Startup Way Why do startups fail? That question caught Harvard Business School professor Tom Eisenmann by surprise when he realized he couldn’t answer it. So he launched a multiyear research project to find out. In Why Startups Fail, Eisenmann reveals his findings: six distinct patterns that account for the vast majority of startup failures. • Bad Bedfellows. Startup success is thought to rest largely on the founder’s talents and instincts. But the wrong team, investors, or partners can sink a venture just as quickly. • False Starts. In following the oft-cited advice to “fail fast” and to “launch before you’re ready,” founders risk wasting time and capital on the wrong solutions. • False Promises. Success with early adopters can be misleading and give founders unwarranted confidence to expand. • Speed Traps. Despite the pressure to “get big fast,” hypergrowth can spell disaster for even the most promising ventures. • Help Wanted. Rapidly scaling startups need lots of capital and talent, but they can make mistakes that leave them suddenly in short supply of both. • Cascading Miracles. Silicon Valley exhorts entrepreneurs to dream big. But the bigger the vision, the more things that can go wrong. Drawing on fascinating stories of ventures that failed to fulfill their early promise—from a home-furnishings retailer to a concierge dog-walking service, from a dating app to the inventor of a sophisticated social robot, from a fashion brand to a startup deploying a vast network of charging stations for electric vehicles—Eisenmann offers frameworks for detecting when a venture is vulnerable to these patterns, along with a wealth of strategies and tactics for avoiding them. A must-read for founders at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey, Why Startups Fail is not merely a guide to preventing failure but also a roadmap charting the path to startup success.

Author : Noam Wasserman
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780691158303

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The Founder's Dilemmas by Noam Wasserman Pdf

The Founder's Dilemmas examines how early decisions by entrepreneurs can make or break a startup and its team. Drawing on a decade of research, including quantitative data on almost ten thousand founders as well as inside stories of founders like Evan Williams of Twitter and Tim Westergren of Pandora, Noam Wasserman reveals the common pitfalls founders face and how to avoid them.

Author : Dan Lyons
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780316306072

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Disrupted by Dan Lyons Pdf

An instant New York Times bestseller, Dan Lyons' "hysterical" (Recode) memoir, hailed by the Los Angeles Times as "the best book about Silicon Valley," takes readers inside the maddening world of fad-chasing venture capitalists, sales bros, social climbers, and sociopaths at today's tech startups. For twenty-five years Dan Lyons was a magazine writer at the top of his profession--until one Friday morning when he received a phone call: Poof. His job no longer existed. "I think they just want to hire younger people," his boss at Newsweek told him. Fifty years old and with a wife and two young kids, Dan was, in a word, screwed. Then an idea hit. Dan had long reported on Silicon Valley and the tech explosion. Why not join it? HubSpot, a Boston start-up, was flush with $100 million in venture capital. They offered Dan a pile of stock options for the vague role of "marketing fellow." What could go wrong? HubSpotters were true believers: They were making the world a better place ... by selling email spam. The office vibe was frat house meets cult compound: The party began at four thirty on Friday and lasted well into the night; "shower pods" became hook-up dens; a push-up club met at noon in the lobby, while nearby, in the "content factory," Nerf gun fights raged. Groups went on "walking meetings," and Dan's absentee boss sent cryptic emails about employees who had "graduated" (read: been fired). In the middle of all this was Dan, exactly twice the age of the average HubSpot employee, and literally old enough to be the father of most of his co-workers, sitting at his desk on his bouncy-ball "chair."

Author : Jeffrey Bussgang
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781633693852

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Entering StartUpLand by Jeffrey Bussgang Pdf

Many professionals aspire to work for startups. Executives from large companies view them as models to help them adapt to today's dynamic innovation economy, while freshly minted MBAs see magic in founding something new. Yes, startups look magical, but they can also be chaotic and inaccessible. Many books are written for those who aspire to be founders, but a company only has one or two of those. What's needed is something that deconstructs the typical startup organization for the thousands of employees who join a fledgling company and do the day-to-day work required to grow it into something of value. Entering StartUpLand is a practical, step-by-step guide that provides an insider's analysis of various startup roles and responsibilities--including product management, marketing, growth, and sales--to help you figure out if you want to join a startup and what to expect if you do. You'll gain insight into how successful startups operate and learn to assess which ones you might want to join--or emulate. Inside this book you'll find: A tour of typical startup roles to help you determine which one might be the best fit for you Profiles of startup executives across many different functions who share their stories and describe their responsibilities A methodology to identify and evaluate startups and position yourself to find the opportunity that's right for you Written by an experienced venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and Harvard Business School professor, Entering StartUpLand will guide you as you seek your ideal entry point into this popular, cutting-edge organizational paradigm.

Author : Jaideep Parashar
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798395992284

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When Startups Succeed by Jaideep Parashar Pdf

When is your startup going to be successful? Are you planning Unicorn? When Startup Succeed is the book to answer all your question about Startup Building and it's success. The author takes you from the beginning to the unicorn stage with indepth focus on what to do when to do and how to do. This book is the extension of the last book Startup Building - The Untold Story! Why do I write another book on Startup Building, when there are another plenty of books on the subject? I personally felt that it's not about start up or unicorn building, it's about the journey of building dreams. A start up is not about money, product or service, it's about dream, passion, commitment and dedication. Most entrepreneurs make the mistake of building product, team, marketing and no passion, and dream. So, as an entrepreneur, what are you waiting for? Lets go from the Journey from Caterpillar to Sky! The GPS to Your Unicorn! Do you think you have what it takes to start a business? If the answer is no, then When Startup Succeed provides stories and advice from CEO & Entrepreneur, detailing the highs and lows of his journeys. This book is not just for aspiring entrepreneurs - everyone in the business world will find value in these pages. ★Sharing experiences from multiple backgrounds with you, and showing you the right direction. ★Guidance to the entrepreneurs in When Startup Succeed. ★With right guidance to give you the details for throughout the journey. ★Collection of advice from the most successful entrepreneurs and their insights on when to succeed in business ★Real-world lessons from people who have been there, done that ★A must read for all those who lack confidence ★Lesson to learn from my own journey. Explore the wisdom and experience from people from vastly different backgrounds - entrepreneurs, psychologists, Western and Eastern spiritual leaders, business magnates. ◆Learn how to plan your entire journey from ground. ◆The practical advice on when to make big moves and when to go slow instead of risk making decision. ◆More than just stories of success, this book contains the right material to help you start your own journey towards future success ◆The book will share insights from the industry's leading entrepreneurs and founders all with different backgrounds, so you can learn from them too. ◆Inside the book, you'll find insightful tips and tricks on how to build a startup, stay motivated and be productive - not just in business but also in life. About Author: He is the Co founder, CEO, Researcher, Taekwondo Player, and a best-selling author on Amazon. He began research work Fourteen years, Eight months back, and has researched and authored many subjects so far. Ready to build your own startup? Get the latest knowledge, guidance and tips on how to do it right!

Author : Greg Parker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Startup by Greg Parker Pdf

Building a business is hard work, but success can be just around the corner. This book will give you the necessary tips to help you start your own business the right way. Today only, get this bestseller for a special price. The time is right to start my own business.. you must have thought. I have some money so I can begin now. True, you may have saved some money to start and take on this dream venture of yours, and I commend your willingness to start. However, hold on a bit. There are a lot of things to consider before you proceed to invest in that business. Learn how to analyse your startup opportunity! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Starting Out Right Have You Done Your Research? What Is Your Financial Plan And Projection Like? What Does It Take To Successful Build A Business? Available Business Types Some Business Ideas And basically everything you need to know to start your own business today. Download your copy today! Take action today and download this book now at a special price!

Author : Jeff Sloan,Rich Sloan
Publisher : Crown Currency
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780307423825

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Startup Nation by Jeff Sloan,Rich Sloan Pdf

Want to take control of your life? Want to trade in that listless job and create the company you’ve always dreamed of? Millions of new businesses are started each year, from online diamond dealers to part-time “pet projects” to the latest franchises. StartupNation is all about putting you in the driver’s seat to start your own business. Jeff and Rich Sloan are lifelong entrepreneurs who have created dozens of successful businesses and have guided and advised thousands of others through their nationally syndicated radio talk show, on their Web site, and in their weekly online newsletter. In StartupNation, the Sloan Brothers examines every aspect of smart entrepreneurship and help you create the business you've always dreamed of. You'll learn about the dos and don'ts and the highs and lows of building your own business through the Sloan's in-the-trenches insights and the inspirational tales of over thirty other gutsy entrepreneurs. Among the stories you'll read about: • The Sloans' own patented invention, the Battery Buddy®, which generated more than $1 million in royalties • Lavetta Willis, who built Dada Footwear into a fashion brand that now produces sneakers worn by NBA basketball stars • Tom Nardone, who created the booming ShopInPrivate.com, where people can order items they’re embarrassed to buy at the local drugstore. StartupNation presents a master course in identifying a good idea, building the right kind of business around it, and avoiding the pitfalls that can derail you. If you’ve ever dreamed of pursuing your own business, StartupNation will be your most powerful resource.

Author : Carl J. Schramm
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781476794365

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Burn the Business Plan by Carl J. Schramm Pdf

Business startup advice from the former president of the Ewing Marion Kaufmann Foundation and cofounder of Global Entrepreneurship Week and StartUp America, this “thoughtful study of ‘how businesses really start, grow, and prosper’...dispels quite a few business myths along the way” (Publishers Weekly). Carl Schramm, the man described by The Economist as “The Evangelist of Entrepreneurship,” has written a myth-busting guide packed with tools and techniques to help you get your big idea off the ground. Schramm believes that entrepreneurship has been misrepresented by the media, business books, university programs, and MBA courses. For example, despite the emphasis on the business plan in most business schools, some of the most successful companies in history—Apple, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and hundreds of others—achieved success before they ever had a business plan. Burn the Business Plan punctures the myth of the cool, tech-savvy twenty-something entrepreneur with nothing to lose and venture capital to burn. In fact most people who start businesses are juggling careers and mortgages just like you. The average entrepreneur is actually thirty-nine years old, and the success rate of entrepreneurs over forty is five times higher than that of those under age thirty. Entrepreneurs who come out of the corporate world often have discovered a need for a product or service and have valuable contacts to help them get started. Filled with stories of successful entrepreneurs who drew on real-life experience rather than academic coursework, Burn the Business Plan is the guide to starting and running a business that will actually work for the rest of us.

Author : Andrew Chen
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780062969750

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The Cold Start Problem by Andrew Chen Pdf

A startup executive and investor draws on expertise developed at the premier venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and as an executive at Uber to address how tech’s most successful products have solved the dreaded "cold start problem”—by leveraging network effects to launch and scale toward billions of users. Although software has become easier to build, launching and scaling new products and services remains difficult. Startups face daunting challenges entering the technology ecosystem, including stiff competition, copycats, and ineffective marketing channels. Teams launching new products must consider the advantages of “the network effect,” where a product or service’s value increases as more users engage with it. Apple, Google, Microsoft, and other tech giants utilize network effects, and most tech products incorporate them, whether they’re messaging apps, workplace collaboration tools, or marketplaces. Network effects provide a path for fledgling products to break through, attracting new users through viral growth and word of mouth. Yet most entrepreneurs lack the vocabulary and context to describe them—much less understand the fundamental principles that drive the effect. What exactly are network effects? How do teams create and build them into their products? How do products compete in a market where every player has them? Andrew Chen draws on his experience and on interviews with the CEOs and founding teams of LinkedIn, Twitch, Zoom, Dropbox, Tinder, Uber, Airbnb, and Pinterest to offer unique insights in answering these questions. Chen also provides practical frameworks and principles that can be applied across products and industries. The Cold Start Problem reveals what makes winning networks thrive, why some startups fail to successfully scale, and, most crucially, why products that create and compete using the network effect are vitally important today.

Author : Eric Ries
Publisher : Crown Currency
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780307887894

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The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Pdf

Most startups fail. But many of those failures are preventable. The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe, changing the way companies are built and new products are launched. Eric Ries defines a startup as an organization dedicated to creating something new under conditions of extreme uncertainty. This is just as true for one person in a garage or a group of seasoned professionals in a Fortune 500 boardroom. What they have in common is a mission to penetrate that fog of uncertainty to discover a successful path to a sustainable business. The Lean Startup approach fosters companies that are both more capital efficient and that leverage human creativity more effectively. Inspired by lessons from lean manufacturing, it relies on “validated learning,” rapid scientific experimentation, as well as a number of counter-intuitive practices that shorten product development cycles, measure actual progress without resorting to vanity metrics, and learn what customers really want. It enables a company to shift directions with agility, altering plans inch by inch, minute by minute. Rather than wasting time creating elaborate business plans, The Lean Startup offers entrepreneurs—in companies of all sizes—a way to test their vision continuously, to adapt and adjust before it’s too late. Ries provides a scientific approach to creating and managing successful startups in a age when companies need to innovate more than ever.

Author : Bill Aulet
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118692288

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Disciplined Entrepreneurship by Bill Aulet Pdf

24 Steps to Success! Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products. This book will show you how to create a successful startup through developing an innovative product. It breaks down the necessary processes into an integrated, comprehensive, and proven 24-step framework that any industrious person can learn and apply. You will learn: Why the “F” word – focus – is crucial to a startup’s success Common obstacles that entrepreneurs face – and how to overcome them How to use innovation to stand out in the crowd – it’s not just about technology Whether you’re a first-time or repeat entrepreneur, Disciplined Entrepreneurship gives you the tools you need to improve your odds of making a product people want. Author Bill Aulet is the managing director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship as well as a senior lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management. For more please visit http://disciplinedentrepreneurship.com/

Author : Brad Feld,Seth Levine
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2025-02-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1118516885

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Startup Metrics by Brad Feld,Seth Levine Pdf

Author : The Staff of Entrepreneur Media
Publisher : Entrepreneur Press
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781613083000

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Start Your Own Business, Sixth Edition by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media Pdf

Tapping into more than 33 years of small business expertise, the staff at Entrepreneur Media takes today’s entrepreneurs beyond opening their doors and through the first three years of ownership. This revised edition features amended chapters on choosing a business, adding partners, getting funded, and managing the business structure and employees, and also includes help understanding the latest tax and healthcare reform information and legalities.

Author : Sean Wise,Brad Feld
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119378181

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Startup Opportunities by Sean Wise,Brad Feld Pdf

Start strong with essential early-stage guidance from the VC perspective Startup Opportunities is the go-to guide for anyone with a great business idea. Whether it's your first business or your fifth, realistic assessment from the outset can save you a lot of time and money; why pour your heart and soul into a venture that is doomed to fail? Instead, position yourself to win from the very beginning. In this book, accomplished venture capitalists share their insight on startups and entrepreneurs: who will fail, who will succeed and why, and what you should do to give your business the very best shot at becoming a global success story. You'll learn how to evaluate your business with a critical eye, and how early customer development can be key in turning a good idea into a great opportunity. If you're serious about building a business that lasts, this book provides invaluable guidance that you really cannot miss. More than five million people will launch a business this year, and many of them will be great ideas—yet few will be around in five years, and even fewer in ten years. A great idea is not enough to build a successful business. You need to fortify your idea with the proper foundation, and a scaffolding of good planning and early action. This book shows you how. Assess your business's viability using the 10x Rule Learn when you can quit your day job—or not Take the key steps to making your business succeed Discover the opportunities worth selling everything for This expert author team has witnessed more than 30,000 pitches over two decades, and have participated in over 500 startup launches. Startup Opportunities gives you the benefit of their experience to help you start strong and stay strong.

Author : The Staff of Entrepreneur Media, Inc.
Publisher : Entrepreneur Press
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781613083888

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Start Your Own Business by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media, Inc. Pdf

In 2017 34% of the workforce was considered part of the gig economy. This growing workforce of freelancers and side-giggers is also estimated to grow to 43% by 2020. That’s 4 million freelancers, soon to be 7 million by 2020. Whether it’s people looking to earn extra money, those tired of their 9-to-5, to entrepreneurs looking to grow their side hustle, Entrepreneur is uniquely qualified to guide a new generation of bold individuals looking to live their best lives and make it happen on their own terms. Whatever industry or jobs this new workforce takes, Start Your Own Business will guide them through the first three years of business. They’ll gain the know-how of more than 30 years of collective advice from those who’ve come before them to: How to avoid analysis paralysis when launching a business Tips for testing ideas in the real-world before going to market with insights from Gary Vaynerchuk Decide between building, buying, or becoming a distributor What to consider when looking for funding from venture capitalists, loans, cash advances, etc. Whether or not a co-working space is a right move Tips on running successful Facebook and Google ads as part of a marketing campaign Use micro-influencers to successfully promote your brand on social media