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Startup Communities: Building An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem In Your City (2012)

by Brad Feld(Favorite Author)

3.86 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1118441540 (ISBN13: 9781118441541)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Wiley

review 1: There is an interesting idea there: the secret sauce of Silicon Valley is that it is a community. In the fierce competition, individualism and libertarian philosophy reigning in the high tech circles it is the help that the entrepreneurs receive from each other that is the key ingredient of a successful startup ecology. This would be a good explanation of why it is so difficult to copy the success of Silicon Valley elsewhere (and especially in Poland - I guess), and why the various government programs are often counterproductive - they are good at pumping money into high-tech - but money can kill the community spirit, because it is incompatible with the intrinsic motivation that is crucial for the 'help each other' attitude.It could be better written - with more insight an... mored less details - but the main thesis itself makes it an essential read for anyone thinking about startups.
review 2: This book is awesome! Brad writes very well. It is an easy and clear reading. If you love startups and want to learn ways to engage your community, this is a must read. The arguments in the book are not so scientific, but this do not diminish the value. There are many testimonials of entrepreneurs in this book. Brad makes sure to put the twitter username of this guys, so it is also a great opportunity to reach some great people and start making connections. less

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