Startupland
How Three Guys Risked Everything to Turn an Idea into a Global Business
by:
Mikkel Svane
in:
Startups
Summary:
The book chronicles the journey of three founders who built Zendesk, a successful customer service software company, from a small Copenhagen loft to a publicly traded entity in Silicon Valley. It offers an honest look at the challenges and triumphs of starting a tech business, including raising capital, scaling the company, and navigating the unpredictable road of entrepreneurship.
Key points:
1. Adopt a startup mindset: Be flexible, tough, and risk-taking to navigate the challenges of building a new business.
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