Summary:
The book recounts the author's experiences as a political strategist who helps startups navigate complex regulatory and political challenges. It provides insights into how companies like Uber overcame legislative hurdles and public policy issues to achieve success.
Key points:
1. Regulatory Navigation: Tusk stresses the need for startups to understand and manage regulations to avoid failure. His political strategy expertise helps startups foresee and tackle these obstacles.
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