Shake up the market with these key ingredients to a successful
startup
Entrepreneurship starts with an idea and a dream: a dream of a better
world for others, and a life less ordinary for yourself. These days,
more people than ever are full of world-changing ideas and, thanks to
technology, have the means to bring them to life. But many ideas remain
just ideas, and many dreams just dreams.
Startup Mixology is first and foremost a book about turning your ideas
into action. From the cofounder of media company Tech Cocktail, a
veteran entrepreneur and investor who was named one of the most
connected people in tech, this book covers the basic "ingredients" of
winning entrepreneurship. No abstract theories here -- it shows you how
to tackle everything from idea generation to launch to marketing to
funding and how to start getting things done.
Once you've taken that first step, the journey has only begun. Startup
Mixology tells it like it is -- and it's not easy! You'll learn about
the harsh reality of starting up: what happens when you offend your
customers, get no attention, or run out of money. These are the stories
you don't always hear in the media.
In the end, Startup Mixology is an optimistic book. You can do this
-- and you can have fun doing it, too. Every chapter also shows you how
to enjoy the journey along the way - because if you don't, what's the
point of it all? From cake baking to workations to llama parades, you'll
learn how entrepreneurs around the world stay sane, reduce stress, and
celebrate the positive. This may seem fluffy, but it's actually one of
the biggest secrets of successful startups.
Inside, you'll find the stories of companies like MakerBot, WordPress,
Zappos, Basecamp, Uber, and more. Hear in their own words how they
survived the startup phase, and learn from the straightforward and
conversational Frank Gruber, who has met thousands of entrepreneurs and
watched them grow their businesses.
In many ways, entrepreneurship will be the most difficult undertaking of
your career. But if you can find the right balance of hard work,
support, and celebration, it can also be the most rewarding. Startup
Mixology takes you through the whole process from start to finish, so
you can begin the incomparable journey of turning your great ideas into
great startups.