Why Startups Fail: A New Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Success
by Thomas Eisenmann · 2021
In a nutshell
A startup-focused book by Tom Eisenmann that analyzes common reasons new ventures fail and provides a practical framework to diagnose risks, avoid typical pitfalls, and improve an early-stage company’s odds of success—highly relevant for founders seeking must‑read guidance on what goes wrong and how to prevent it.
Why Startups Fail: A New Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Success
A startup-focused book by Tom Eisenmann that analyzes common reasons new ventures fail and provides a practical framework to diagnose risks, avoid typical pitfalls, and improve an early-stage company’s odds of success—highly relevant for founders seeking must‑read guidance on what goes wrong and how to prevent it.
Reference
Why Startups Fail: A New Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Success — publisher / official page. Summary adapted from the Awesome Startup Books collection.
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