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Dare To Launch: Mini MBA for First-Time Entrepreneurs - No Student Loan Required Paperback – March 3, 2022

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"Heavy on practical advice with plenty of female role models and resources”
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Can you short-cut a two-year MBA program to launch a successful business?

This entrepreneurship guide gives you everything you need to launch:

✓ Actionable advice from diverse Silicon Valley entrepreneurs

✓ Strategic frameworks shifting your mindset to take action

✓ Time-efficient how-to templates to launch and run your startup

✓ FREE workbook with the book to take action

“Starting a new business can feel overwhelming—but not if you have the right guide. This essential book shows you how to launch a scalable business based on the latest methodologies in Silicon Valley.”
—Dorie Clark, author of Entrepreneurial You and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business

In a world of outdated entrepreneurship books and expensive MBA programs, startup founder Anne Cocquyt combines inspirational examples of today’s entrepreneurs with practical steps you can immediately take to get results.

Dare to a launch will help you:
◆ Take immediate action to launch and grow your business
◆ Familiarize with the latest steps proven to create successful businesses
◆ Be in control of the company you want to build
◆ Identify with relatable examples of diverse entrepreneurs and de-risk your business
◆ Understand the lingo in Silicon Valley
◆ Decide on your funding options
◆ Learn how to find investors for your startup
◆ Adapt your mindset to be a confident leader and dare to launch your startup business

In this tactical entrepreneurship book, author Anne Cocquyt shares her experience as a serial entrepreneur and pioneer in launching unique startup programs for female founders.

"Time-tested, easy-to-implement guidance from one of the leading educators in entrepreneurship today.”
—Denise Brosseau, CEO, Thought Leadership Lab

Anne summarizes the latest methodologies by Stanford, University of San Francisco, Berkeley, Y Combinator, IDEO, and the GUILD™ Academy to rapidly test ideas, identify profitable target markets, and launch with a winning business model. The book is filled with practical tips and examples from the author’s own entrepreneurial journey across multiple industries, as well as insider stories from entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and beyond.

“Everything you need to launch and fund your business.”
—Nicole Quinn, Lightspeed Venture Partners

“Dare to Launch is just what any prospective entrepreneur needs—a smart blend of the inspirational and practical. I met Anne a decade ago in San Francisco. She knows which methods and strategies have a better chance of success. Still on the fence? Anne will get you to launch.”
—Jonathan Littman, The Ten Faces of Innovation

A note from the Author:

We need a new kind of entrepreneurship book. One that isn’t theoretical blah blah with examples of white male founders with a boring outdated SaaS startup and funding thrown at them BUT a book that’s practical, that includes examples of female founders who are building relatable products and who are fundraising in today’s startup world with ups and downs and so much wisdom to share.

This is THE guide for any aspiring entrepreneur who is asking herself:

- How do I start?
- How do I build this idea without a tech team?
- Who else has done something similar?
- Whom do I need to convince to join me?
- How can I do all this without burnout?
- Am I going to make any money?
- What steps to take to de-risk this?
- Who is going to believe in me?
- Should I DARE TO LAUNCH?

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"Whether you're already an entrepreneur or thinking about becoming one, this book is for you. It includes the steps to get started, from idea and inception to funding and scaling."

-Robin Farmanfarmaian, Professional Speaker and Healthcare Entrepreneur

"Dare to Launch is just what any prospective entrepreneur needs-a smart blend of the inspirational and practical. Anne writes from down-in-the-trenches expertise and knows which methods and strategies have a better chance of success. Still on the fence? Anne will get you to launch."

-Jonathan Littman, Best-selling coauthor with IDEO of The Ten Faces of Innovation

"In a world of stereotypical entrepreneurship guides, this book shines with practical case studies of diverse startup founders. A must-read for corporate innovators and entrepreneurs."

-Shannon Lucas, Co-CEO, Catalyst Constellations, best-selling co-author of Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out.

"Starting a new business can feel overwhelming-but not if you have the right guide. This essential book shows you how to launch a scalable business based on the latest methodologies in Silicon Valley. You'll learn from the success (and failure) stories of top founders and investors and save yourself years of frustration."

-Dorie Clark, Author of Entrepreneurial You and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business

"Being an entrepreneur can be lonely. This book gives you access to many voices-from other entrepreneurs, advisors, investors. You realize you are not the only one facing all these struggles and doubts. Anne is your friend, your advisor, and she'll kick your butt on your entrepreneurial journey."

-Maaike Doyer, Investor & founder Epic Angels

"Dare to Launch is relevant for entrepreneurs and angel investors alike to ask the right questions when building or investing in an early-stage business."

-Nancy Hayes, Angel Investor in Silicon Valley

"Dare to Launch provides time-tested, easy-to-implement guidance from one of the leading educators in entrepreneurship today."

-Denise Brosseau, CEO, Thought Leadership Lab

"Everything you need to launch and fund your business"

-Nicole Quinn, General Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners

"Powerful examples and practical tips from predominantly female entrepreneurs - Refreshing!"

-Eve Rodsky, Author of New York Times Bestseller Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space

"Anne breaks down the complexities of launching a business into bite-sized actions and frameworks used by real-world, diverse, and successful entrepreneurs. This is a must-read for any business owner starting out and looking to scale."

-Carolyn Rodz, Founder of Hello Alice

"The hardest part about launching a new company, brand, product, or other endeavor is often simply knowing where to start. Dare to Launch makes this extremely simple...and even fun! I consider this book a must-read for any aspiring entrepreneur."

-Justin Lokitz, Entrepreneur, advisor, MBA professor, and bestselling author

"Dare to Launch - Mini MBA for First-Time Entrepreneurs is an amazingly honest, refreshing, and action-focused step-by-step guide for those ready to embark on successful entrepreneurial journeys."

-Julie Castro Abrams, CEO & Founder of How Women Lead

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09T668NFN
Publisher ‏ : ‎ The GUILD Inc. (March 3, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8985712902
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.61 x 9 inches

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Anne is the Founder and CEO of the GUILD Academy, a global program for first-time entrepreneurs. Anne founded and sold tech and consumer product startups and small businesses in her career in Europe and the US. She helped Genentech find promising startups to prevent early disease in lung cancer and cervical cancer.

As an investor but also as a mentor, judge, speaker, and advisor to universities (USF, Stanford, CAA, UC Berkeley) and accelerators (German Accelerator, Swissnex, 500 Startups, Founder Institute) she connects her passion for helping people discover their innovation mindset with her deep understanding of successful tactics proven to work in the current startup ecosystem.

Anne speaks at international conferences (Davos), universities (Stanford, USF, CAA) and events (Grace Hopper, Startup Conference, Horasis) and has been named one of the leading educators in entrepreneurship today.

In her free time, Anne likes to host dinner parties. She loves to travel with her husband and son in their camper van to discover rugged kitesurf beaches on the West Coast. And Anne always says yes to a glass of bubbly.

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AlexS

Launch now!

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2023

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I picked up Dare To Launch by Anne Cocquyt hoping it would give me all the secret tips and tricks to launching my own business and becoming the next Jeff Bezos. Unfortunately, it turns out that starting a successful business takes a little more work than just reading a book.

But don't let my laziness discourage you from picking up this book! Dare To Launch is a really helpful guide for anyone looking to turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality. Cocquyt provides a ton of practical advice and real-world examples to help you avoid common pitfalls and make your business stand out in a crowded market.

One thing that I appreciated about this book is that the author doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of entrepreneurship. She acknowledges that starting a business is hard work, but also emphasizes the potential rewards and fulfillment that come with creating something of your own.

In all seriousness I highly recommend Dare To Launch for anyone looking to start their own business. And if you're willing to put in the work and follow Cocquyt's advice, who knows? Maybe you'll be the next Bezos. Or at least the next Zuckerberg.

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Isa Martinez

The practical advice you're not taught in Business School

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2022

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As an entrepreneur, you may have a big vision. We're all on this for a reason (or many). However, the journey is anything but predictable. You may find challenges along the way that you couldn't have predicted in the beginning, so books like these are an incredible resource that makes your entrepreneurial path clearer, more exciting, and more fulfilling. All the practical advice offered her covers what you need to know to start your journey taking more calculated risks, or even when you're far along the way or in the midst of pivoting your own business or career, this advice offers a practical view of the right steps to take. Highly recommended!

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Simone Lis

A guide to convert your startup dream into reality (or not)

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2022

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I have read many entrepreneurship books but Dare to Launch is different. It's not a dry, theoretical book full of business jargon. Instead, written in the voice of a Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur and pioneer in launching unique startup programs for female founders, it demystifies all the steps to take, starting from idea, through prototyping , to funding. It's a step-by-step guide for an entrepreneurial journey that combines useful tools, actionable frameworks, insider tips and contacts from founders who have successfully started their own companies. This book is a must-have guide for anyone who wants a shortcut to convert their startup dream into reality without paying a fortune for professional advice.

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Stephanie Thoma

Great toolkit of basics for those wanting to start or restart an entrepreneurial venture.

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2022

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Great toolkit of basics for those wanting to start or restart an entrepreneurial venture. I appreciated the practical advice such as what yo do instead of crafting a business plan, and defining of key terms commonly used in the business world. Paired with her expertise in helping women start and grow businesses in Silicon Valley, I found it a highly relevant, and smart yet down to earth read.

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cookiedough35

Extremely helpful and this is now my reference manual for my buisiness start up

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2022

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Great book and start-up reference. I read from front to back, and the most immediate help to me, because of my current stage in my software construction, was the sections on creating my mission statement, branding, funding, and creating my pitch. This really helped me when communicating my new product with my business clients and getting them excited and anticipating my software. Now I have investors wanting to invest without me having to ask. I am continuing to get more from this book as I approach my next stage - check out the section on marketing.

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Great!

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2022

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Easy to read due to the formatting. Very useful but felt like they pushed their own GUILD super hard throughout it.

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2022

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Very practical and approachable book for anyone with an interest in becoming an entrepreneur. I would call it "Entrepreneur How To". Many books on the topic dive into what it takes to build a right product, where this particular book also explains the importance and demystifies the approach to development and use of networks and thought leadership needed to build awareness, promote and sell your product. This book is like a walk through guide not only to Discovery and Product, but also Marketing and Finance. I'm recommending it to my clients.

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Erin

Refreshing and Relatable

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2022

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Dare to Launch was a refreshing, informative, and enjoyable read. I have attempted to read other popular business books such as The Ten-Day MBA and found them tedious and could never get through them. Anne’s writing style is approachable and relatable. She provides valuable advice that is well worth the price of this book! I particularly enjoyed the sections on scalable businesses and business models. She gives useful anecdotes from her personal experience and helps you avoid unnecessary mistakes. Buy this book, you won’t regret it!

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Essential reading before you fall in love with your business idea...

Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2022

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This is the missing ground floor that helps you bring wisdom to the passion you have for your business idea. Dare to Launch shows you easy ways to get out of the vacuum and start testing your ideas in a planned and measured way.
Ann takes the reader into areas they may not have considered (including profit!) and gets them familiar with the language, the thought processes and considerations for building a sustainable business.
All of my beginning business clients (and some of my more seasoned ones) need to read this book.

Caro

Great!!!

Reviewed in Germany on November 17, 2022

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Extremly helpfull and motivating! let's go girls!

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