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book · 2018

Blitzscaling

by Reid Hoffman & Chris Yeh

In a nutshell

When and how to grow extremely fast, prioritising speed over efficiency in a race to win a big market — and the risks of doing so.

Best for: Venture-backed companies in winner-takes-most markets.

Quotes & ideas we use

Key idea (paraphrased)
Blitzscaling prioritises speed over efficiency in an environment of uncertainty.
— Reid Hoffman & Chris Yeh, Blitzscaling
Key idea (paraphrased)
Blitzscaling — and the venture money that funds it — only makes sense in specific winner-takes-most markets.
— Reid Hoffman & Chris Yeh, Blitzscaling

Concepts from this book