The Rugged Entrepreneur: What Every Disruptive Business Leader Should Know
In a nutshell
Book by Scott Andrew providing practical advice for disruptive entrepreneurs on building resilient businesses. Rated 3.82 average from 22 ratings on Goodreads.
The Rugged Entrepreneur: What Every Disruptive Business Leader Should Know
Book by Scott Andrew providing practical advice for disruptive entrepreneurs on building resilient businesses. Rated 3.82 average from 22 ratings on Goodreads.
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The Rugged Entrepreneur: What Every Disruptive Business Leader Should Know — publisher / official page. Summary adapted from the Awesome Startup Books collection.
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