The Startup Checklist: 25 Steps to a Scalable, High-Growth Business
by David S. Rose · 2016
In a nutshell
David S. Rose provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide covering 25 critical actions for launching and scaling a startup, from legal formation to growth strategies and exit planning.
Overview
The Startup Checklist breaks down the startup journey into 25 concrete steps, offering practical guidance on everything from incorporation and equity splits to product development, marketing, sales, fundraising, and eventual exit.
Key Takeaways
- Legal and structural foundations: choosing the right entity, founder agreements, IP protection.
- Product development: building an MVP, testing, and iteration.
- Go-to-market: customer acquisition, pricing, and sales strategies.
- Operations: hiring, financial management, and risk mitigation.
- Growth and scaling: metrics, hiring at scale, and preparing for acquisition or IPO.
Details
- Pages: 320
- Price: $19
- Published: 2016
Why Read It
Ideal for founders who want a detailed, actionable roadmap to avoid common pitfalls and systematically build a scalable business.
Reference
The Startup Checklist: 25 Steps to a Scalable, High-Growth Business — publisher / official page. Summary adapted from the Awesome Startup Books collection.
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