Fail-Safe Startup: Your Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Success

Creating something from nothing is a daring act, but Tom Eisenmann's wisdom and encouragement can give readers the confidence to take the leap. His book "The Fail-Safe Startup" explains how to succeed against the odds, offering counter-intuitive advice to avoid common mistakes such as launching too early, aiming too high, and letting early success lead to misplaced confidence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2021
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Creating something from nothing is a daring act. Tom's wisdom and encouragement will give any reader the confidence to take the leap.

Eric Ries, bestselling author of "The Lean Startup," has written a new book that delves into the world of startups and offers valuable insights into why 90% of them fail. In "The Fail-Safe Startup," Eisenmann, a professor at Harvard Business School, has helped launch thousands of startups over the past 23 years, and an astonishing 13 of them have reached unicorn status.

Eisenmann's fascinating, often counter-intuitive, advice will help you avoid common mistakes, such as launching too early, aiming too high, too soon, and letting early success lead to misplaced confidence. Drawing on case studies from startups of all shapes and sizes from around the world, "The Fail-Safe Startup" will show you how to analyze the failure of others to ensure your success.

This book is a must-read for any entrepreneur, investor, or startup team member. Michelle Zatlyn, CEO of Cloudfare, says, "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, CEO of Rent the Runway, adds, "Eisenmann has a unique ability to cut through the noise and provide actionable advice that can help any startup succeed. His insights are invaluable, and I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to launch or grow a successful business."

In conclusion, "The Fail-Safe Startup" is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to start their own business and avoid the common pitfalls that lead to failure. With Tom's wisdom and guidance, you can gain the confidence and knowledge you need to succeed against the odds.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 153 x 233 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241420171