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The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything

Guy Kawasaki
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The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004

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Guy Kawasaki

The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

226

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything, Guy Kawasaki provides practical advice for entrepreneurs and businesspeople aiming to launch new ventures. The book covers topics like crafting a compelling vision, securing funding, and executing business ideas effectively, all drawn from Kawasaki's extensive experience in the startup ecosystem.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

29,978 ratings

68%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Guy Kawasaki's The Art of the Start is widely praised for its practical and motivational advice for entrepreneurs. Readers appreciate Kawasaki's straightforward language and actionable tips. However, some critics feel it occasionally oversimplifies complex startup challenges. Overall, it's a valuable read for those looking to launch new ventures.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything?

Readers who will enjoy The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki are aspiring entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, and business leaders seeking practical, no-nonsense advice. Similar to readers of Eric Ries's The Lean Startup and Steve Blank's The Startup Owner's Manual, they are drawn to actionable insights over theory.

4.2

29,978 ratings

68%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

226

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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