Start-up Nation: The Story Of Israel's Economic Miracle (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
A fantastic read and definitely thought provoking. A bit different than the recent entrepreneurial books I've read recently which focus on individuals. Start-up Nation is all about the nation of Israel and how they have managed to become the go-to country for start-ups and entrepreneurs. Probably the biggest take-a-way for me was that the culture of the Israelis is such that they don't ever sit comfortable in the status-quo, they are constantly asking questions like “how can this be improved?” or “why not do it differently?”. I also couldn't help but read the book and come away with a huge appreciation for what the Israelis have accomplished in the last 50 years...truly remarkable. For would-be entrepreneurs this book will give you a good idea of the fertile soil for successful start-ups and new business ideas. If you are timid, think it's all been done before, sit comfortably under hierarchical leadership structures, and lack a competitive spirit, this book suggests that you will struggle to compete in business with the leaders coming out of Israel. One of those books where you get an excellent narrative coupled with really actionable advice. Start up Nation can probably be looked at as a love-letter to Israel, but try to see beyond that. It's quite curious how a very small nation surrounded by enemies with no real national resources can become a first world country in a very short time period. It lays out what makes the country so entrepreneurial and innovative and what other places can do to emulate it (in addition to what countries have tried and failed at doing just that). You will be able to answer the question "How do you building an innovative culture" after finishing this book.
What do You think about Start-up Nation: The Story Of Israel's Economic Miracle (2009)?
this book is usefull to person who want to begining start up
—julia
