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From Startup to Exit: An Insider's Guide to Launching and Scaling Your Tech Business
Tech entrepreneurs, make your startup dreams come true by utilizing this invaluable, founder-to-founder guide to successfully navigating all phases of the tech startup journey. With the advent of the internet, mobile computing, and now AI/Machine learning and cloud computing, the number of new startups has accelerated over the last decade across tech centers in Silicon Valley, Israel, India, and China. From Startup to Exit shares the knowledge that pioneering, serial entrepreneur Shirish Nadkarni has gained from over two decades of success, detailing the practical aspects of startup formation from founding, funding, management, and finding an exit. With successful tech entrepreneurs interviewed and featured throughout, From Startup to Exit will help
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320 pages, Paperback
Published August 24, 2021
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November 13, 2024
"From Startup to Exit" by Shirish Nadkarni is an essential read for anyone diving into the entrepreneurial world. Nadkarni, with his vast experience in steering startups to successful exits, offers a comprehensive guide that feels as personal as it is informative.
Nadkarni's writing style is approachable yet professional, blending real-world examples with actionable insights. He doesn't just talk about the glamour of entrepreneurship; he dives into the nitty-gritty details, providing readers with a toolkit necessary to navigate the complex startup ecosystem.
What sets this book apart is Nadkarni's ability to demystify the startup journey. He walks you through fundamental concepts, from ideation to scaling, and eventually to a successful exit. His focus on strategic planning, customer understanding, and innovative development mirrors the persistence and adaptability needed in the startup world.
The book is laden with practical advice and anecdotes, making it not only a guide but also a mentor-like companion. Nadkarni's experience shines through in his insights into balancing creativity with feasibility—valuable advice for avoiding common pitfalls.
While the book covers extensive ground, it’s worth noting that some sections dive deeply into niche topics, which might feel dense for readers new to entrepreneurship. However, these sections offer deep insights for those ready to tackle the finer details of the startup lifecycle.
In essence, "From Startup to Exit" is not just a manual for building a company; it's a narrative about resilience, strategic growth, and the rewarding pursuit of entrepreneurial success. Shirish Nadkarni doesn’t just teach us how to survive the startup landscape; he shows us how to thrive and exit triumphantly.
For up-and-coming entrepreneurs or seasoned veterans looking to refine their strategies, this book is an invaluable resource that provides both knowledge and inspiration.
Nadkarni's writing style is approachable yet professional, blending real-world examples with actionable insights. He doesn't just talk about the glamour of entrepreneurship; he dives into the nitty-gritty details, providing readers with a toolkit necessary to navigate the complex startup ecosystem.
What sets this book apart is Nadkarni's ability to demystify the startup journey. He walks you through fundamental concepts, from ideation to scaling, and eventually to a successful exit. His focus on strategic planning, customer understanding, and innovative development mirrors the persistence and adaptability needed in the startup world.
The book is laden with practical advice and anecdotes, making it not only a guide but also a mentor-like companion. Nadkarni's experience shines through in his insights into balancing creativity with feasibility—valuable advice for avoiding common pitfalls.
While the book covers extensive ground, it’s worth noting that some sections dive deeply into niche topics, which might feel dense for readers new to entrepreneurship. However, these sections offer deep insights for those ready to tackle the finer details of the startup lifecycle.
In essence, "From Startup to Exit" is not just a manual for building a company; it's a narrative about resilience, strategic growth, and the rewarding pursuit of entrepreneurial success. Shirish Nadkarni doesn’t just teach us how to survive the startup landscape; he shows us how to thrive and exit triumphantly.
For up-and-coming entrepreneurs or seasoned veterans looking to refine their strategies, this book is an invaluable resource that provides both knowledge and inspiration.
November 23, 2021
Who should read it? People who want to found tech startups, people who want to invest in tech startups.
A practical and tactical guide to modern tech startups in the 2010-20 and present timeframes. Practical and direct coverage of ideation to exit by merger or IPO. Idea validation and testing, corporate structure, deal terms, cap tables, recruiting, culture and company building, powerful advice with concrete steps and figures to consider right now.
Perhaps consider adjusting dollar figures a little from the examples up to the present day, but much of the advice is very concrete and immediately applicable.
4 Star reviews mean I really enjoyed this book, I will likely read it again someday. I would recommend it to many people and it changed my mind about something important.
A practical and tactical guide to modern tech startups in the 2010-20 and present timeframes. Practical and direct coverage of ideation to exit by merger or IPO. Idea validation and testing, corporate structure, deal terms, cap tables, recruiting, culture and company building, powerful advice with concrete steps and figures to consider right now.
Perhaps consider adjusting dollar figures a little from the examples up to the present day, but much of the advice is very concrete and immediately applicable.
4 Star reviews mean I really enjoyed this book, I will likely read it again someday. I would recommend it to many people and it changed my mind about something important.
July 18, 2022
Fun read. After reading this book, I feel like I have a better conceptual grasp of the journey of a business that utilizes funding to grow.
I see this book as being the "yang" to the yin of a book like "Rework". Shirish clearly knows what he's talking about when growing a company using funding. I'm not convinced it's the right answer for every successful tech business, but I do think there are many points worth arguing.
The most impactful sections for me, by far, discussed finding the product/market fit for an application.
I see this book as being the "yang" to the yin of a book like "Rework". Shirish clearly knows what he's talking about when growing a company using funding. I'm not convinced it's the right answer for every successful tech business, but I do think there are many points worth arguing.
The most impactful sections for me, by far, discussed finding the product/market fit for an application.
October 4, 2021
Good guide for building a tech startup. Easy walk through process. A bit slow every once in a while, but ok.
March 10, 2023
I enjoyed it. As an Australian, some parts were less relevant (as they're US-focussed); but, it was overall very well written and very informative.
October 17, 2023
Good to go back for reference at different stages of a starup. I skimmed through some of the more late stage startup chapters, but think they'll be useful later on.
January 6, 2024
Thorough and practical. The book that founders and aspiring founders should read. Useful for all entrepreneurs. College professors teaching the subject should read this.
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