Summaries of books about Startups:
Gorillas Can Dance
Lessons from Microsoft and Other Corporations on Partnering with Startups
Shameen Prashantham
The book provides insights into how large corporations can successfully collaborate with startups to drive innovation and growth, drawing on the author's research and experiences at Microsoft. It offers practical lessons and strategies for establishing and nurturing productive partnerships between established companies and entrepreneurial ventures.
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The Entrepreneurial Attitude
Lessons From Junior Achievement's 100 Years Of Developing Young Entrepreneurs
Larry Farrell
The book distills insights and lessons from the century-long experience of Junior Achievement, an organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset, sharing stories and strategies that have helped shape generations of young entrepreneurs.
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The Future of Insurance
From Disruption to Evolution: Volume II. The Startups
Bryan Falchuk
The book examines the impact of startup companies on the insurance industry, exploring how these innovative firms are driving change and modernization. It delves into case studies of various startups, analyzing their business models, the challenges they face, and their influence on the evolution of insurance practices.
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Entrepreneurship for the Rest of Us
How to Create Innovation and Opportunity Everywhere
Paul B. Brown
The book provides practical advice and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing that innovation and opportunity are not limited to Silicon Valley elites but are accessible to everyone. It offers strategies for generating ideas, validating business concepts, and executing plans to create successful ventures in any industry or location.
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The Financial Services Guide to Fintech
Driving Banking Innovation Through Effective Partnerships
Devie Mohan
The book explores the intersection of financial services and technology, detailing how traditional banks can leverage fintech partnerships to innovate and stay competitive. It provides insights into the evolving fintech landscape, case studies, and practical guidance for creating successful collaborations between financial institutions and fintech startups.
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The Rebel Entrepreneur
Rewriting the Business Rulebook
Jonathan Moules
The book provides insights and guidance for entrepreneurs who challenge conventional business wisdom and pursue innovative paths to success. It includes case studies and practical advice on how to thrive by breaking the rules, being resourceful, and thinking differently in the competitive world of business.
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The Young Entrepreneur
How to Start A Business While You’re Still a Student
Swish Goswami|Quinn Underwood
The book provides practical advice and strategies for students interested in launching their own businesses, covering topics from ideation to execution. It includes tips on balancing schoolwork with entrepreneurship, securing funding, building a brand, and leveraging technology and social media for business growth.
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From .com to .profit
Inventing Business Models That Deliver Value AND Profit
Nick Earle|Peter G. W. Keen
The book explores the transition from traditional business strategies to successful online business models, emphasizing the importance of creating value for customers while also achieving profitability. It provides insights into leveraging the internet for competitive advantage, including case studies and practical guidance on how to innovate and adapt in the evolving digital marketplace.
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Get Backed, Get Big, Get Bought
Plan your start-up with the end in mind
Colin Barrow
The book provides entrepreneurs with strategic advice on how to plan and grow their startups with a clear exit strategy in mind, covering topics from securing initial funding to scaling the business for eventual acquisition or public offering. It includes practical tips on investment pitches, business development, and navigating the complexities of the market to achieve successful exits.
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One Simple Idea for Franchises, Startups and Entrepreneurs
Stephen Key
The book provides practical advice on how to bring product ideas to market through licensing or starting a business, emphasizing the importance of simplicity in product design and business strategy. It guides readers through the process of protecting ideas, negotiating deals, and leveraging the power of licensing to minimize risks and maximize profits.
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