The Launch Pad: Inside Y Combinator
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (733 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1591846587 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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Fast, Fun Read With A Few Insights Like most books of this kind, the author took what could be a 5 page article and turned it into a 2Fast, Fun Read With A Few Insights Jeremey Donovan Like most books of this kind, the author took what could be a 5 page article and turned it into a 240 page book. However, the fun of this book is in following the journeys of the entrepreneurs and investors the author observed while embedded at Y Combinator. The twists and turns in the fortunes of the young startups keep you engaged all the way through.For those that want the short version, here is what you will learn: (YC = Y Combinator)- YC accepts 3% of (the mostly B2B Internet software) startups that apply, funding them with $11K to $20K in exchange for 7% equity. In addition, most companies receive a. 0 page book. However, the fun of this book is in following the journeys of the entrepreneurs and investors the author observed while embedded at Y Combinator. The twists and turns in the fortunes of the young startups keep you engaged all the way through.For those that want the short version, here is what you will learn: (YC = Y Combinator)- YC accepts 3% of (the mostly B2B Internet software) startups that apply, funding them with $11K to $20K in exchange for 7% equity. In addition, most companies receive a. "A bit disappointed" according to Marcelo Olivas. I was really looking forward to this book, but overall I was disappointed. It might be because my expectations were pretty high, or because the author was a journalist not an entrepreneur. I was looking for insights or patterns that Y Combinator have gathered throughout the years, but instead it was just a series of anecdotes from different teams.. Steven Aitchison said Amazing insight into the world of startups. As soon as I found out that there was a fly on the wall book written about Y Combinator Startup school, I had to buy it.The book delves into the world of startups, angel funds, VC funding, and what it takes to make a success of a startup. I found it interesting that most of the founders were 'hackers', indeed on the application to get into YC one of the questions was to 'describe your most interesting hack.' It seemed Paul Graham favoured hackers for their enthusiasm, coding experience, and determination to succeed. I had to check out one of the startups in the book called CodeAcademy, which teaches non-p
in history from Stanford University. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including eBoys, Planet Google, and The Wizardof Menlo Park. Randall Stross writes the “Digital Domain” column for the New York Times and is a professor of business at San Jose State University. . He has a Ph.D
A behind-the-scenes look at how tomorrow’s hottest startups are being primed for greatness Investment firm Y Combinator is the most sought-after home for startups in Silicon Valley. Twice a year, it funds dozens of just-founded startups and provides three months of guidance from Paul Graham, YC’s impresario, and his partners. Receiving an offer from YC creates the opportunity of a lifetime. Acclaimed journalist Randall Stross was granted unprecedented access to Y Combinator, enabling a unique inside tour of the world of software startups. Over the course of a summer, we watch as a group of founders scramble to make something people want. This is the definitive story of a seismic shift in the business world, in which coding skill trumps experience, undergraduates confidently take on Goliaths, and investors fall in love.
Stross’s account of the best new entrepreneurs and the exciting companies they’re building at startup schools is a great read for founders and would-be founders alike.”—Marc Andreessen, cofounder, Andreessen Horowitz. The Launch Pad is a must-read for anyone interested in the realities of modern entrepreneurship.”—Eric Ries, author of the New York Times bestseller The Lean Startup“The Launch Pad is an intimate look at the white-hot center of the new Silicon Valley star tup ecosystem. Randall Stross’s behind-the-scenes look at YC offers a rare glimpse into what it really ta