I found this book to be well-written and very informative on the subject of not just `how' Israel has come to be a great startup nation, by `why'. The Israeli's have proven once again that "necessity is the mother of invention."
In May of 2010, I was able a 10-day tour of Israel, and was struck by the vitality and energy of the young nation. Everyone we met seemed quite serious about their jobs and busy about them. Not only that, but the people seemed very proud of all they had been able to accomplish in such a short time and under such difficult circumstances.
Before reading the book, I had no idea that so many of our modern conveniences come from Israel, from optical devices to chipsets to agricultural/irrigation technology. Perhaps this is poor marketing on the part of the Israeli's, or maybe they're trying to let their products and innovations speak for themselves.
One of the more interesting examples of innovation was near the beginning of the book, with the "Better Place" car company. The idea of utilizing battery-swapping stations rather than battery-charging stations solves a number of problems that has hampered the electric-car industry.
I also noticed that Israel's entrepreneurial spirit has caused a steady shift away from the socialist roots of many of the settlers towards a more capitalist/free-market, mainly by necessity. The Israeli's have learned that startups and innovators flourish best under free markets, not burdensome regulations/mandates from the government.
The Israeli trait of chutzpah was refreshing to read about, and it made me wonder how much better the USA would be if more Americans questioned more and put their skills and education towards practical problem-solving more. America has many of the same problems that Israel has, but Israel seems more determined to fix them rather than push them off onto someone else to solve.
After reading the book, I have come to believe that it would greatly benefit the United States if we had a mandatory national service for 18-20 yr-olds and perhaps even a 'reserve' national service which gets everyone involved, perhaps for 2-3 weeks a year. Not only would this get more people involved in the task of governing the nation, it would push more private solutions into the public sector and force the government to be more efficient. Also, this policy would help reduce the size/power of the public unions and reduce the federal bureaucracy with many fewer permanent government employees.
Due to their difficult circumstances, the Israeli's have a purpose and will to survive and prosper despite the odds against them -- to do what most said cannot be done. However, will their growing affluence dampen it in the coming years? I hope not.
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I had to buy this book for my Global Management class... as it arrived I was hating the fact of having to read, what it seemed, such a boring book. Guys, I can’t stop reading!! This is such an interesting book. From the moment you open it, and start reading, you just can’t stop [Kind of like that show on Netflix]. Seriously, even if you’re not a business person, but it! It is very interesting and nice to read!!
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Dalya HakimiBewertet in Kanada am 19. Januar 2022
Wonderful book very informative
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Virat SharmaBewertet in Indien am 26. Mai 2024
Book that summarises the Israeli Chutzpah
Israel being a tiny country surrounded by enemy countries has developed a knack of not only coping with the adversaries but to leverage such forces into something that benefits the country. This book is worth reading to understand what makes Israel an exceptional state when it comes to innovation and start ups.Book that summarises the Israeli ChutzpahVirat Sharma
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Jonathan LahyaniBewertet in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten am 26. Juli 2022
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Aurelio OrtizBewertet in Mexiko am 6. Juni 2020
Muy buen libro sobre una nación emprendedora
