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Start-up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle Paperback – Illustrated, September 7, 2011

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What the world can learn from Israel's meteoric economic success.

Start-Up Nation addresses the trillion dollar question: How is it that Israel -- a country of 7.1 million, only 60 years old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no natural resources-- produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful, and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada and the UK?

With the savvy of foreign policy insiders, Senor and Singer examine the lessons of the country's adversity-driven culture, which flattens hierarchy and elevates informality-- all backed up by government policies focused on innovation. In a world where economies as diverse as Ireland, Singapore and Dubai have tried to re-create the "Israel effect", there are entrepreneurial lessons well worth noting. As America reboots its own economy and can-do spirit, there's never been a better time to look at this remarkable and resilient nation for some impressive, surprising clues.

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"There is a great deal for America to learn from the very impressive Israeli entrepreneurial model... START-UP NATION is a playbook for every CEO who wants to develop the next generation of corporate leaders."

―Tom Brokaw, Special correspondent for NBC News, and bestselling author of The Greatest Generation

"In the midst of the chaos of the Middle East, there's a remarkable story of innovation. START-UP NATION is... a timely book and a much-needed celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit."
―Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay

"Senor and Singer's experience[s]...come to life in their illuminating, timely, and often surprising analysis."

―George Stephanopoulos, anchor of ABC's "This Week"

"No one else, in my judgment, has written regularly about Israel in recent years with more clarity than Singer."―William Kristol, Editor of The Weekly Standard

"An edifying, cogent report."

―Kirkus

"A rich and insightful read."

―Publishers Weekly

"Saul Singer's Confronting Jihad should be mandatory reading for anyone, layman or expert, interested in the real Middle East."―Michael Oren, historian and bestselling author of Six Days of War

About the Author

Dan Senor, Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, has been on the front lines of policy, politics, and business in the Middle East. As a senior foreign policy advisor to the U.S. Government , he was one of the longest-serving civilian officials in Iraq. He has also served in Qatar and studied in Israel. Senor's pieces are frequently published by the Wall Street Journal. Saul Singer is the editorial editor of the Jerusalem Post, for which he writes a weekly column, and the author of Confronting Jihad: Israel's Struggle and the World after 9/11. For ten years, he served as a foreign policy advisor on Capitol Hill. http://www.startupnationbook.com/

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Publisher : Twelve; Illustrated edition (September 7, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 0446541478
ISBN-13 : 978-0446541473
Item Weight : 9.2 ounces
Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.75 x 8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #43,899 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #37 in Israel & Palestine History (Books)
- #142 in Economic History (Books)
- #158 in Economic Conditions (Books)

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JUDY RESNICK

Already Out Of Date

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2018

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It’s unfortunate that the beginning of the book focuses on the startup A Better Place, which went bankrupt and no longer exists, its concept of battery swapping proving unworkable. Wait for the new revised edition.

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Very repetitive

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2019

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Start-up Nation attempts to determine why Israel has more start-ups per capita that anyone else. I don’t think the authors truly answered the question other than, possibly, mandatory service in the military and the networking and skills that come with that. They tended to ramble and repeated themselves a lot. It really boiled down to Israel is amazing and can do pretty much nothing wrong, Arab nations surrounding Israel do basically nothing right, and military service (and maybe immigration, though that argument was poorly made) works. I only recommend reading this book if you truly feel the need. It’s not really worth the time.

4 people found this helpful

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E_Mutt

Thank You for the Chutzpah

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2019

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Love the book and appreciate the chutzpah! What a comprehensive look at and overview of a system that is truly impressive.

As a veteran of the U.S. military, I simply want to thank you for providing clarity on the value of military experience in the civilian sector. I hope my fellow service members and business leaders will read this book. I believe we need to continue to develop and create new pathways of communication with the civilian sector about the value our service can bring to an organization.

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Francis Kwan

great for you to understand the evolution of Israel and histories which shape the Israel now

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2017

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The book shows in-depth observation to the development of Israel , from not only the technological development prospective, but more importantly , from a historical evolution prospective. the narrative from the writers are interesting yet breath-taking. I in particular like the style - writer shows the opinions from different key personnels from the interviews. this tells how experienced the writer is and showcase his extensive social network, both of these add credibility to the book.

From the book, I learned a lot about the Israelis histories (that i didn't know before the read, or, not in such structural form) and more importantly , the subtle cultures in the everyday Israelis lives . and it's the culture + history that makes the Israel now. it's very much like the evolution of Silicon Valley - the culture and history.

i highly recommend this book to those who are interested in knowing Israel more , culturally and evolution past.

the minor side the book is, it doesn't cover much of how the region belief in the Israelis lives. as belief lives in their blood. it will be great to have this piece of information more widely covered.

5 people found this helpful

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A. Draghici

An inspirational book

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2017

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Caught accurately the characteristics of the Jewish nation that enables such an extraordinary entrepreneurship culture. The concept of cluster from Michael Porter is magnificently exemplified in the Israel economy.
What I miss is the fact that the faith of this holy nation is the glue that holds them together, inspire and strengthen them. If we do not consider this, we might build clusters but with no results.

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Mirko L. Cukich

An Awesome book everyone should read in business.

Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2017

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An amazing book everyone in business should read. Especially the tech side of business. It really opens your mind to so many things you never knew and wish you did to understand why so many Israelis are so successful in business. Def. one of my favorite books and a book I'm very happy to recommend to my associates and Friends. A++

4 people found this helpful

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Cing96

Business Men/Women? MUST BUY!!

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020

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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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Dennis Pratistha

Interesting insight to Israel’s Start-up Drive

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2019

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I believe there are many out there similar to myself that only understand Israel from the news either on wars, attacks or peace agreements.

This book is a lovely insight into Israel’s sense of purpose that drives so many successful start-ups to be developed from this tiny nation. Yes prior to this book I have heard of ICQ and the mighty unit 8200 but not much else.

The key take away from the book are their sense of purpose, mission driven and risk taking culture that enables so much innovation to be born from the country.

Great read.

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Tarek Amr

What aspects of a society are essential for innovation?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2020

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Though we share border with Israel, we know too little about its society. Generally, I'd assume it is very similar society to the rest of the middle east. But then, I learned from this book that they differ on aspects such as assertiveness and power distance. These aspects are obviously very important to innovation and startup creation. It also explained the ecosystem, and how the institutions there, including the army, enables people and pushes them for more innovations. Some parts of the book felt a bit anecdotal and chatty a bit, but I still enjoyed reading it.

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M Khalif

Awesome!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2015

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Through the recent availability of venture capital and the utilisation of the capabilities of IDF personnel, Israel has begun to establish a viable economy, based on innovation in new lines of technology. This accomplishment is further bolstered by the Israeli culture, which, in general, is distinct to the region and the rest of the world due to its lack of social hierarchy and willingness to tolerate challenge to authority.

That said, because of the focus on skills obtained in the IDF, and with venture capital directed towards a limited variety of options, the economy is in danger of being akin to a wagon with only one star to hitch to, and overburdened with the Haredi and Israeli Arabs who are often excluded from participating in the economy because of their own actions, or because they have skills and qualifications, but lack the professional and social networks that IDF personnel have developed and have access to. So it is essential for Israel to develop the means that will enable Israeli Arabs and Haredi to gain the skills they do not gain in the IDF, and for IDF personnel who have not had to test their abilities on the battlefield. Hard to believe, I know, but not all of the IDF are fighting all of the time :-)

The Science of Success by Charles G. Koch, and The Puritan Gift and William and Kenneth Hopper, may be useful sources of inspiration for Israel, and for those keen to emulate Israel's success.

4 people found this helpful

S Smyth

Leapfrog.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2010

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memorable examples of start-ups that succeeded against great adversity. At some point you also find out ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2016

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I bought this book because I was looking for a basic introduction into the start-up scene in Israel, this book goes way beyond that! The aim of the book is to understand how Israel became a start-up nation, and touches upon many inter-related themes to do so: Israel's history, culture, leadership, the role of the military, sociology/migration, etc. All throughout, the book is full of rich, memorable examples of start-ups that succeeded against great adversity. At some point you also find out why it makes sense to raise fish in the dessert!

3 people found this helpful

Ben

Colonisation is a better fitting title.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2020

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Although making some interesting points the book comes at the angle of colonization from a bizarre point of view and easily skips around the apartheid state and the ethnic cleansing of a people.

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