The Fail-Safe Startup
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Summary
'Creating something from nothing is a daring act. Tom's wisdom and encouragement will give any reader the confidence to take the leap.' Eric Ries, bestselling author of The Lean Startup
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90% of start-ups fail. But why? And is there a way to avoid the common pitfalls when you start your own business?
Over the past 23 years at Harvard Business School Tom Eisenmann has helped launch thousands of startups. An astonishing 13 of these have reached unicorn status. For a decade he has explored the question of why startups fail and in The Fail-Safe Startup explains how you can succeed against the odds.
Eisenmann's fascinating, often counter-intuitive, advice will help you avoid common mistakes including:
* Launching too early
* Aiming too high, too soon
* And letting early success lead to misplaced confidence
Drawing on case studies from startups of all shapes and sizes from around the world The Fail-Safe Startup will show you how to analyse the failure of others to ensure your success.
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'A must read for any entrepreneur, investor, or startup team member.' Michelle Zatlyn, CEO, Cloudfare
'Eisenmann has truly helped illuminate a path to success by shining a spotlight on common startup failure patterns. His insights are invaluable, whether you're just getting started, or you're eyeing your endgame.' Jenn Hyman, CEO, Rent the Runway
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90% of start-ups fail. But why? And is there a way to avoid the common pitfalls when you start your own business?
Over the past 23 years at Harvard Business School Tom Eisenmann has helped launch thousands of startups. An astonishing 13 of these have reached unicorn status. For a decade he has explored the question of why startups fail and in The Fail-Safe Startup explains how you can succeed against the odds.
Eisenmann's fascinating, often counter-intuitive, advice will help you avoid common mistakes including:
* Launching too early
* Aiming too high, too soon
* And letting early success lead to misplaced confidence
Drawing on case studies from startups of all shapes and sizes from around the world The Fail-Safe Startup will show you how to analyse the failure of others to ensure your success.
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'A must read for any entrepreneur, investor, or startup team member.' Michelle Zatlyn, CEO, Cloudfare
'Eisenmann has truly helped illuminate a path to success by shining a spotlight on common startup failure patterns. His insights are invaluable, whether you're just getting started, or you're eyeing your endgame.' Jenn Hyman, CEO, Rent the Runway
Reviews
Eisenmann's book about failure, an inherent part of startup life, is actually a book about how to succeed. The stories and voices of entrepreneurs at all stages and of all stripes bring his frameworks and playbooks to life. Whether you're a first-time founder or looking to bring innovation into a corporate environment, Why Startups Fail is essential reading. As Tom says, creating something from nothing is a daring act. His wisdom and encouragement will give any reader the confidence to take the leap.
Eric Ries, CEO of LTSE and bestselling author of The Lean Startup