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The Founder's Dilemmas: Anticipating and Avoiding the Pitfalls That Can Sink a Startup (The Kauffman Foundation Series on Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

Noam Wasserman
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The Founder's Dilemmas: Anticipating and Avoiding the Pitfalls That Can Sink a Startup (The Kauffman Foundation Series on Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012

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Noam Wasserman

The Founder's Dilemmas: Anticipating and Avoiding the Pitfalls That Can Sink a Startup (The Kauffman Foundation Series on Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Founder's Dilemmas, Noam Wasserman delves into the critical challenges faced by individuals starting new businesses. It offers in-depth insights into the human elements—such as founding teams, equity splits, and decision-making processes—crucial to entrepreneurial success, emphasizing how personal decisions shape business outcomes.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

5,844 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Wasserman’s The Founder's Dilemmas is lauded for its in-depth analysis of the typical challenges faced by entrepreneurs, offering valuable insights backed by extensive research. Critics appreciate its practical relevance, though some find it overly academic and dense for general readers. Overall, it’s a must-read for aspiring founders, balancing scholarly rigor with practical applications.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Founder's Dilemmas: Anticipating and Avoiding the Pitfalls That Can Sink a Startup (The Kauffman Foundation Series on Innovation and Entrepreneurship)?

Entrepreneurs, business leaders, and MBA students seeking insights into the psychological and strategic challenges of starting a business will appreciate The Founder's Dilemmas by Noam Wasserman. Comparable to The Lean Startup and Zero to One, it provides critical guidance on navigating early-stage pitfalls and decision-making.

4.3

5,844 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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