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Can you short-cut a two-year MBA program to launch a successful business? This entrepreneurship guide gives you everything you need to launch: Actionable advice from Silicon-Valley entrepreneurs Strategic frameworks shifting your mindset to take action Time-efficient how-to templates Starting a new business can feel overwhelming-but not if you have the right guide. This essential book shows you how to launch a scalable business based on the latest methodologies in Silicon Valley. You'll learn from the success (and failure) stories of top founders and investors and save yourself years of frustration. -Dorie Clark, author of Entrepreneurial You and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business In a world of outdated entrepreneurship books and expensive MBA programs, startup founder Anne Cocquyt combines inspirational examples of today's entrepreneurs with practical steps you can immediately take to get results. Dare to a launch will help you: Take immediate action to launch and grow your business Familiarize with the latest steps proven to create successful businesses Be in control of the company you want to build Identify with relatable examples of diverse entrepreneurs and de-risk your business Understand the lingo in Silicon Valley Decide on your funding options Learn how to find investors for your startup Adapt your mindset to be a confident leader and dare to launch In Dare to Launch, author Anne Cocquyt shares her experience as a serial entrepreneur and pioneer in launching unique startup programs for female founders. Dare To Launch provides time-tested, easy-to-implement guidance from one of the leading educators in entrepreneurship today. -Denise Brosseau, CEO, Thought Leadership Lab Anne summarizes the latest methodologies by Stanford, University of San Francisco, Berkeley, Y Combinator, IDEO, and the GUILD(TM) Academy to rapidly test ideas, identify profitable target markets, and launch with a winning business model. The book is filled with practical tips and examples from the author's own entrepreneurial journey across multiple industries, as well as insider stories from entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and beyond. Everything you need to launch and fund your business. -Nicole Quinn, General Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners Dare to Launch is just what any prospective entrepreneur needs-a smart blend of the inspirational and practical. I met Anne a decade ago in San Francisco, watched her innovate and mentor startups, and was always impressed by her rigor and dedication. She writes from down-in-the-trenches expertise, and knows which methods and strategies have a better chance of success. Still on the fence? Anne will get you to launch. -Jonathan Littman, Best-selling coauthor with IDEO of The Ten Faces of Innovation Dare To Take The First Step on your entrepreneurial journey and BUY YOUR COPY NOW.

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Whether you're already an entrepreneur or thinking about becoming one, this book is for you. It includes the steps to get started, from idea and inception to funding and scaling. -Robin Farmanfarmaian, Professional Speaker and Healthcare Entrepreneur Dare to Launch is just what any prospective entrepreneur needs-a smart blend of the inspirational and practical. Anne writes from down-in-the-trenches expertise and knows which methods and strategies have a better chance of success. Still on the fence? Anne will get you to launch. -Jonathan Littman, Best-selling coauthor with IDEO of The Ten Faces of Innovation In a world of stereotypical entrepreneurship guides, this book shines with practical case studies of diverse startup founders. A must-read for corporate innovators and entrepreneurs. -Shannon Lucas, Co-CEO, Catalyst Constellations, best-selling co-author of Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out. Starting a new business can feel overwhelming-but not if you have the right guide. This essential book shows you how to launch a scalable business based on the latest methodologies in Silicon Valley. You'll learn from the success (and failure) stories of top founders and investors and save yourself years of frustration. -Dorie Clark, Author of Entrepreneurial You and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business Being an entrepreneur can be lonely. This book gives you access to many voices-from other entrepreneurs, advisors, investors. You realize you are not the only one facing all these struggles and doubts. Anne is your friend, your advisor, and she'll kick your butt on your entrepreneurial journey. -Maaike Doyer, Investor & founder Epic Angels Dare to Launch is relevant for entrepreneurs and angel investors alike to ask the right questions when building or investing in an early-stage business. -Nancy Hayes, Angel Investor in Silicon Valley Dare to Launch provides time-tested, easy-to-implement guidance from one of the leading educators in entrepreneurship today. -Denise Brosseau, CEO, Thought Leadership Lab Everything you need to launch and fund your business -Nicole Quinn, General Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners Powerful examples and practical tips from predominantly female entrepreneurs - Refreshing! -Eve Rodsky, Author of New York Times Bestseller Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space Anne breaks down the complexities of launching a business into bite-sized actions and frameworks used by real-world, diverse, and successful entrepreneurs. This is a must-read for any business owner starting out and looking to scale. -Carolyn Rodz, Founder of Hello Alice The hardest part about launching a new company, brand, product, or other endeavor is often simply knowing where to start. Dare to Launch makes this extremely simple...and even fun! I consider this book a must-read for any aspiring entrepreneur. -Justin Lokitz, Entrepreneur, advisor, MBA professor, and bestselling author Dare to Launch - Mini MBA for First-Time Entrepreneurs is an amazingly honest, refreshing, and action-focused step-by-step guide for those ready to embark on successful entrepreneurial journeys. -Julie Castro Abrams, CEO & Founder of How Women Lead

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