The Founder’s Dilemmas by Noam Wasserman Summary
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The definitive startup playbook built on 10,000 founder stories. Endorsed by Apple's Guy Kawasaki and YouTube's Chad Hurley, Wasserman's research reveals the hidden "people problems" that sink 65% of ventures. What early decision are you about to get catastrophically wrong?
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The Hidden Killer Most Startups Never See Coming
What if I told you that the biggest threat to your startup isn't your competitors, market conditions, or even a flawed product? Here's a startling reality: 65% of startup failures come from internal implosion-conflicts between founders, poor early decisions, and power struggles that tear companies apart from within. Think about that. While you're obsessing over product-market fit and customer acquisition, the real danger is sitting right next to you at the conference table. This isn't speculation. After studying nearly 10,000 founders over a decade, a clear pattern emerges: entrepreneurship is less about brilliant innovation and more about navigating a minefield of predictable dilemmas. Tech titans like Mark Zuckerberg and Reid Hoffman have called this research essential reading they wish they'd encountered before launching their ventures. From Twitter's Evan Williams to countless others, the same traps ensnare passionate founders who believe their vision and drive will overcome any obstacle. The uncomfortable truth? Your early decisions create ripple effects that can sink your ship years later, and most founders are completely blind to what's coming.
The Leap and the Team Trap: Timing Your Launch and Choosing Your Partners
The Friendship Fallacy: When Comfort Becomes Your Enemy
The Power Game and Equity Minefield: Dividing Authority and Ownership
When Success Becomes Your Enemy: The Replacement Paradox
Preparing for Success: How to Increase Your Odds of Keeping Both Wealth and Control
The Ultimate Choice: What Are You Really Building For?
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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