The Tech Entrepreneur S Survival Guide How To Bootstrap Your Startup Lead Through Tough Times And Cash In For Success
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The Tech Entrepreneur S Survival Guide How To Bootstrap Your Startup Lead Through Tough Times And Cash In For Success
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Author : Bernd Schoner
language : en
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Release Date : 2014-05-16
The Tech Entrepreneur S Survival Guide How To Bootstrap Your Startup Lead Through Tough Times And Cash In For Success written by Bernd Schoner and has been published by McGraw Hill Professional this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-16 with Business & Economics categories.
Most technology startups never make it to the funding stage, and only a small percentage of those that are venture-backed generate a positive return for their investors. An even smaller number of startup founders enjoy a truly prosperous exit. Bernd Schoner cofounded his tech startup during the dot-com bust, navigated it through market crises and internal turmoil, brought it through the global financial meltdown intact, and eventually sold it to a multibillion-dollar, multinational public technology company. In The Tech Entrepreneur's Survival Guide, Bernd shares what he learned and what he wished he knew at the time. He explains the major phases in a technology company's life cycle, helping entrepreneurs avoid common pitfalls and survive crises when they strike. He guides readers from the initial bootstrapping process through venture-capital financing and provides valuable advice on how to sell a technology company profitably--even in a challenging economic environment. Every chapter presents solutions to realworld issues that could otherwise have fatal consequences for a tech venture. Aspiring tech entrepreneurs will learn to: Set up shop: build the team, assemble necessary startup assets (including technology and intellectual property), get legal and financial affairs in order Secure capital: ask for money, nail the term sheet, ask for more money Get out: know when to sell, who to sell to, and how to make it a happy exit for all stakeholders, including the employees Written with deep insight, refreshing candor, and a dash of humor, this comprehensive guide to the often harsh realities of startup life is indispensable for entrepreneurs at any stage. PRAISE FOR THE TECH ENTREPRENEUR'S SURVIVAL GUIDE: "A genuine narrative from the field, with battle scars and self-reflection. Reading this book will help you avoid many pitfalls." -- Nicholas Negroponte, professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab "There's a lot of great insights and practical advice for the entrepreneur in this book, stuff you normally won't read or hear unless you buy some hard-bitten company founder a few drinks. If you are launching a technology startup, reading this book is the thing you should do first." -- Mark Roberti, founder and editor in chief of RFID Journal "I wish I had read Bernd's book when we founded The Echo Nest. Bernd touches on all the major issues in the initial formation stages of a tech company and many of the problems that come up when the company matures. If you are thinking of founding your own tech startup, read this book first." -- Tristan Jehan, cofounder of The Echo Nest "A visceral, behind-the-scenes guide to technology entrepreneurship. Bernd tells it like it is and presents a universe of solutions to tricky startup situations that can significantly improve the odds of success. Indispensable." -- Larry Begley, cofounder and managing director at .406 Ventures "The best-laid business plans never survive contact with reality. Bernd has provided a comprehensive guide to anticipating the unexpected in the life of a startup." -- Neil Gershenfeld, professor and director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Bits and Atoms
From The Basement To The Dome
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Author : Jean-Jacques Degroof
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2021-09-07
From The Basement To The Dome written by Jean-Jacques Degroof and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-07 with Business & Economics categories.
How a bottom-up problem-solving ethos, multidisciplinary approach, and experimental mindset has nurtured entrepreneurship at MIT. MIT is world-famous as a launching pad for entrepreneurs. MIT alumni have founded at least 30,000 active companies, employing an estimated 4.6 million people, with revenues of approximately $1.9 trillion. In the 2010s, twenty to thirty ventures were spun off each year to commercialize technologies developed in MIT labs (with intellectual property licensed by MIT to these companies); in the same decade, MIT graduates started an estimated 100 firms per year. How has MIT become such a hotbed of entrepreneurship? In From the Basement to the Dome, Jean-Jacques Degroof describes how MIT's problem-solving ethos, multidisciplinary approach, and experimental mindset nurture entrepreneurship. Degroof explains that, at first, the culture of entrepreneurship sprang from such extracurricular activities as forums, clubs, and competitions. Eventually, the Institute formally supported these activities, offering courses in entrepreneurship. Degroof describes why entrepreneurship is so uniquely aligned with MIT's culture: a history of bottom-up decision-making, a tradition of academic excellence, a keen interest in problem-solving, a belief in experimentation, and a tolerance for failure on the way to success. Entrepreneurship is the logical outcome of MIT's motto, Mens et Manus (mind and hand) ), translating theories and scientific discoveries into products and businesses--many of which have the goal of solving some of the world's most pressing problems. Degroof maps MIT's current entrepreneurial ecosystem of students, faculty, and researchers; considers the effectiveness of teaching entrepreneurship; and outlines ways that the MIT story could inspire conversations in other institutions about promoting entrepreneurship.
Empreendedorismo Do Conceito Aplica O Da Ideia Ao Neg Cio Da Tecnologia Ao Valor 3 Edi O
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Author : Pedro Saraiva
language : pt-BR
Publisher: Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra / Coimbra University Press
Release Date : 2015-12-01
Empreendedorismo Do Conceito Aplica O Da Ideia Ao Neg Cio Da Tecnologia Ao Valor 3 Edi O written by Pedro Saraiva and has been published by Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra / Coimbra University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-01 with Business categories.
A presente obra resulta da experiência acumulada de mais de duas décadas do autor, centrada no empreendedorismo, enquanto professor, investigador, vice-reitor, presidente da Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Centro (CCDRC) e deputado, mas sobretudo também como dinamizador da criação de múltiplas novas realidades organizacionais. Entendeu-se ser este o momento adequado para fazer destilar toda esta aprendizagem no formato de um livro, em formato de edição (a terceira) substancialmente revista e ampliada, com a qual se procura: • Esclarecer o que se entende por empreendedorismo, o que o caracteriza, bem assim como a quem o adopta enquanto forma de vida, em que tipologias específicas se pode subdividir ou contextualizar; • Evidenciar a sua pertinência objectiva no desenvolvimento, tanto à escala local, como a nível regional, nacional ou mundial, bem como o papel que deve competir às Instituições de Ensino Superior neste domínio; • Explicitar as diferentes etapas a acautelar no processo de transformação duma vaga ideia de negócio numa realidade organizacional concreta, por forma a ganhar eficácia nesta conversão, ao mesmo tempo que se majora a respectiva probabilidade de sucesso; • Ilustrar as várias fases que se encontram associadas à afirmação dos projectos de Empreendedorismo de Base Tecnológica, assentes em conhecimento, cada vez mais essenciais, e que pela primeira vez ficam assim retratadas no contexto de livro em língua portuguesa; • Identificar os modos de construção e afirmação de bons ecossistemas de inovação e empreendedorismo, a diferentes escalas territoriais, incluindo uma agenda de aposta nacional no empreendedorismo. Tudo isto acontece com base numa abordagem dos temas que se procurou que fosse pragmática, consistente, baseada em casos reais e vividos por dentro, esperando que tal possa ter resultado em algo simultaneamente diferente, útil e agradável. Acompanhada igualmente de diferentes espaços de experimentação, em que os leitores são desafiados com a realização de diversos desafios, bem como de uma síntese dos objectivos de aprendizagem associados a cada capítulo, enunciada no final dos mesmos.
Entrepreneurship Lessons For Success Collection
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Author : Bruce Barringer
language : en
Publisher: FT Press
Release Date : 2012-02-27
Entrepreneurship Lessons For Success Collection written by Bruce Barringer and has been published by FT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-27 with Business & Economics categories.
3 indispensable insider’s guides to entrepreneurship: powerful skills, insights, and confidence-builders you won’t find anywhere else! Three books bring together today’s most indispensable lessons for entrepreneurs: specific guidance you can use right now to beat the odds and launch a high-profit, high-growth business that lasts! The Truth About Starting a Business reveals 53 bite-size, easy-to-use techniques for choosing the right business, location, and entry strategy… planning, funding, hiring, and executing a successful launch… implementing effective financial management and marketing… doing all that, and still maintaining a healthy personal life! So, You Want to Start a Business?: 8 Steps to Take Before Making the Leap gives you all the knowledge, tools, and hands-on advice you need to avoid 8 “killer mistakes” that cause most business failures. Unlike most books for entrepreneurs, this one focuses on the most crucial operational issues associated with consistent profitability – from product/service design to pricing, finding and keeping great employees to managing growth. Nothing theoretical here: this is fast-paced, 100% practical advice you can use right now. Finally, What’s Stopping You?: Shatter the 9 Most Common Myths Keeping You from Starting Your Own Business helps you get past the myths that keep potential entrepreneurs from making the leap, and gain all the practical skills and confidence you need to succeed. This book’s packed with case studies of “ordinary” people building great businesses – and practical techniques you can use, too – every step of the way! From world-renowned leaders and experts, including Bruce Barringer, Edward D. Hess, Charles D. Goetz, and R. Duane Ireland
Why Startups Fail
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Author : Tom Eisenmann
language : en
Publisher: Crown Currency
Release Date : 2021-03-30
Why Startups Fail written by Tom Eisenmann and has been published by Crown Currency this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-30 with Business & Economics categories.
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.
Zero To Sold
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Author : Arvid Kahl
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Zero To Sold written by Arvid Kahl and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Electronic books categories.
On Startups Advice And Insights For Entrepreneurs
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Author : Dharmesh Shah
language : en
Publisher: Hyperink Inc
Release Date : 2012-12-09
On Startups Advice And Insights For Entrepreneurs written by Dharmesh Shah and has been published by Hyperink Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-09 with Business & Economics categories.
Note from the Author Hi, my name is Dharmesh, and I’m a startup addict. And, chances are, if you’re reading this, you have at least a mild obsession as well. This book is based on content from the OnStartups.com blog. The story behind how the blog got started is sort of interesting—but before I tell you that story, it’ll help to understand my earlier story. As a professional programmer, I used to work in a reasonably fun job doing what I liked to do (write code). Eventually, I got a little frustrated with it all, so at the ripe old age of 24, I started my first software company. It did pretty well. It was on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies three times. It reached millions of dollars of sales and was ultimately acquired. I ran that first company for over 10 years working the typical startup hours. When I sold that company, I went back to school to get a master’s degree at MIT. I’ve always enjoyed academics, and I figured this would be a nice “soft landing” and give me some time to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. As part of my degree requirements, I had to write a graduate thesis. I titled my thesis “On Startups: Patterns and Practices of Contemporary Software Entrepreneurs.” And, as part of that thesis work, I wanted to get some feedback from some entrepreneurs. So, I figured I’d start a blog. I took the first two words of the thesis title, “On Startups,” discovered that the domain name OnStartups.com was available, and was then off to the races. The blog was launched on November 5, 2005. Since then, the blog and associated community have grown quite large. Across Facebook, LinkedIn, and email subscribers, there are over 300,000 people in the OnStartups.com audience. This book is a collection of some of the best articles from over 7 years of OnStartups.com. The articles have been topically organized and edited. I hope you enjoy them.
The Smarter Startup
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Author : Neal Cabage
language : en
Publisher: New Riders
Release Date : 2013-02-27
The Smarter Startup written by Neal Cabage and has been published by New Riders this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-27 with Business & Economics categories.
Why do some startups succeed while other do not? In a maturing online market, the cost of product development has fallen as quickly as competition has risen, and building a viable product is no longer enough. In this new reality, entrepreneurs must take a smarter, more strategic approach. In this book we'll discuss: Why some entrepreneurs are luckier than others How to anticipate success or failure before you begin Why timing is everything for a startup Strategic positioning to beat the competition Building a business that cannot be commoditized Methods for Improving user engagement and profits This book was written by Neal Cabage and Sonya Zhang, PhD after years of discussing and studying why some startups succeed. By combining known academic models with personal insights from building and selling two online startups - the authors answer the question of why some startups are more successful than others, in order to help entrepreneurs reduce the risk of starting an online business.
The Origin And Evolution Of New Businesses
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Author : Amar V. Bhide
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2003-10-16
The Origin And Evolution Of New Businesses written by Amar V. Bhide and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-10-16 with Business & Economics categories.
What is this mysterious activity we call entrepreneurship? Does success require special traits and skills or just luck? Can large companies follow their example? What role does venture capital play? In a field dominated by anecdote and folklore, this landmark study integrates more than ten years of intensive research and modern theories of business and economics. The result is a comprehensive framework for understanding entrepreneurship that provides new and penetrating insights. Examining hundreds of successful ventures, the author finds that the typical business has humble, improvised origins. Well-planned start-ups, backed by substantial venture capital, are exceptional. Entrepreneurs like Bill Gates and Sam Walton initially pursue small, uncertain opportunities, without much capital, market research, or breakthrough technologies. Coping with ambiguity and surprises, face-to-face selling, and making do with second-tier employees is more important than foresight, deal-making, or recruiting top-notch teams. Transforming improvised start-ups into noteworthy enterprises requires a radical shift, from "opportunistic adaptation" in niche markets to the pursuit of ambitious strategies. This requires traits such as ambition and risk-taking that are initially unimportant. Mature corporations have to pursue entrepreneurial activity in a much more disciplined way. Companies like Intel and Merck focus their resources on large-scale initiatives that scrappy entrepreneurs cannot undertake. Their success requires carefully chosen bets, meticulous planning, and the smooth coordination of many employees rather than the talents of a driven few. This clearly and concisely written book is essential for anyone who wants to start a business, for the entrepreneur or executive who wants to grow a company, and for the scholar who wants to understand this crucial economic activity.
Contemporary Research On Business And Management
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Author : Siska Noviaristanti
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2021-11-24
Contemporary Research On Business And Management written by Siska Noviaristanti and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-24 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book contains selected papers presented at the 4th International Seminar of Contemporary Research on Business and Management (ISCRBM 2020), which was organized by the Alliance of Indonesian Master of Management Program (APMMI) and held in Surubaya, Indonesia, 25-27 November 2020. It was hosted by the Master of Management Program Indonesia University and co-hosts Airlangga University, Sriwijaya University, Trunojoyo University of Madura, and Telkom University, and supported by Telkom Indonesia and Triputra. The seminar aimed to provide a forum for leading scholars, academics, researchers, and practitioners in business and management area to reflect on current issues, challenges and opportunities, and to share the latest innovative research and best practice. This seminar brought together participants to exchange ideas on the future development of management disciplines: human resources, marketing, operations, finance, strategic management and entrepreneurship.