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OverviewA Survival Guide for Entrepreneurial Success from Harvard Professor, Tom Eisenmann The handbook for entrepreneurial success from Harvard University's Tom Eisenmann, PhD. Why do most startups fail? Eisenmann has focused his research, and his MBA class at Harvard University, on the mistakes and missteps of entrepreneurs and founders for the past decade.For the first time, he reveals his findings, and - most importantly - how you can avoid them. Drawing on case studies from startups from around the world, The Fail-Safe Startup reveals how to analyse others' failure to ensure your success. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tom EisenmannPublisher: Penguin Books Ltd Imprint: Penguin Business Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.444kg ISBN: 9780241420171ISBN 10: 0241420172 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 01 April 2021 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsEisenmann'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 Launching and scaling a startup is like a game of chess: it requires laser focus, relentless prioritization and contingency strategies galore. I always wished there was a guidebook to help entrepreneurs avoid common pitfalls--on our way to wherever we're headed. 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, co-founder/CEO of Rent the Runway It's no secret that having a great idea isn't enough to guarantee your success as an entrepreneur. I see it all the time on Shark Tank: even the brightest, most driven founders with the most innovative ideas sometimes find themselves going down the wrong path and facing the decision of whether or not to close their business. The Fail-Safe Startup is the perfect roadmap that each entrepreneur needs to have in their back pocket to help them avoid those heartbreaking choices and continue to grow their business. -- Daymond John, star of ABC's Shark Tank and bestselling author of The Power of Broke Once you start reading this book, you won't be able to put it down. Eisenman has masterfully explained why startups fail in a clear, thoughtful way. This is a must read for any entrepreneur, investor, or startup team member. By avoiding the biggest reasons companies fail, we will see more entrepreneurial success - which is something society needs more than ever. -- Michelle Zatlyn, co-founder/CEO of Cloudfare Author InformationTom Eisenmann is the Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and the faculty co-chair of the Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship. Since joining the HBS faculty in 1997, he has launched eleven MBA courses on a range of topics related to entrepreneurship, including The Entrepreneurial Manager, an introductory course taught to all 900 first-year MBAs and Entrepreneurial Failure, an MBA elective. Eisenmann has written over one hundred Harvard Business School Case Studies and his writing appears regularly in the Wall Street Journal, The New Statesman and The New York Times. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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