Start-Up: What We May Still Learn From Silicon Valley (Paperback)

~ Herve Lebret (Author)
Key Phrases: capitalization table, revenue growth, logic modeling, Silicon Valley, Founders Employees, Round Date Amount (more...)

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Although start-ups represent a major phenomenon in the USA, they also create skepticism and even suspicion, perhaps because of the excesses of the Internet bubble. Apple, Microsoft, Intel, Cisco, Yahoo and Google were all start-ups and these success stories show that the phenomenon is not mere speculation. The goal of this book is to show start-ups from a different angle. Start-ups are created by individuals who are passionate and who have dreams. Therefore this work should not only be read by specialists of innovation or by high tech entrepreneurs, but also by anyone interested in the history and economics of start-ups. The book is presented in two parts: it begins with a presentation of Silicon Valley start-ups, which ends with a description of the ecosystem of this region. The second part is dedicated to Europe, where the start-up phenomenon has failed in comparison. The main message is that it is absolutely necessary to take more inspiration from Silicon Valley.

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (November 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1434820068
• ISBN-13: 978-1434820068
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #151,393 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading for all entrepeneurs, February 26, 2008

By	Andre L. Mercanzini (Switzerland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is NOT a book about why Silicon Valley is better than everyone else, and how to recreate it in Europe.

This is an in-depth analysis of Silicon Valley's success from historic, cultural, and financial viewpoints that until now has not been clearly and succinctly articulated.

Dr. Lebret is not a high-nosed scholar writing about innovation from a comfy desk in academia. He is in the trenches with the entrepreneurs, helping them get their business ideas clear, helping them get funding, and, most importantly, he supports students and scientists with seed funding to put them on the entrepreneurial path. The knowledge and understanding of the issues that face young entrepreneurs is clearly, and sympathetically, expressed in his writing.

This book is required reading for would-be entrepreneurs, people leading innovation, and policy makers. It is meant for Europeans, Americans, and those in emerging counties too. It will change the way you see entrepreneurs and the ecosystem around them.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all european startup entrepreneurs, July 22, 2008

By	Herve Kabla "Herve Kabla" (Paris, France) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The question why Europe has not been able to produce as successful companies as Silicon Valley has during the last 20 years, has multiple answers. Herve Lebret describes the critical factor of european startups un-success on a large scale. Now, the question becomes: will the conditions for successful stories come to reality in Europe? At least we have a roadmap now, thanks to Mr Lebret

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone in venture capital, July 8, 2008

By	Jean-pierre Vuilleumier (Switzerland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A great book with all the needed insights to better understand the Venture Capital scene in US and Europe. Especially important in order to fully understand the differences and development in US and Europe. A must for everyone active in the field of Venture Capital.