Why Startups Fail by Tom Eisenmann Summary
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Harvard professor Tom Eisenmann's "Why Startups Fail" reveals six predictable patterns behind entrepreneurial collapse. Endorsed by top VCs and based on hundreds of founder interviews, this "gem" challenges conventional wisdom, offering crucial insights whether you're launching a venture or investing in one.
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The Startup Autopsy: Patterns Behind Entrepreneurial Failure
Every 12 hours, a venture-backed startup dies. Behind each failure lies not just a failed product but shattered dreams, depleted bank accounts, and valuable lessons. Why do promising startups with talented teams and seemingly brilliant ideas collapse? The answer isn't as simple as "bad idea" or "poor execution." Harvard Business School professor Tom Eisenmann spent years investigating the ruins of once-promising ventures, identifying distinct patterns of failure that occur throughout a startup's lifecycle. These patterns aren't random - they're predictable traps that even the smartest entrepreneurs fall into. Think of them as entrepreneurial quicksand - by the time you realize you're sinking, it might already be too late. But understanding these patterns doesn't just explain failure; it provides a roadmap for avoiding it. As Reid Hoffman noted, "understanding failure patterns is the secret weapon of successful entrepreneurs."
The Alignment Imperative and Resource Paradox
False Starts: Building Before Understanding
False Positives and The Speed Trap
The Moonshot Paradox: Cascading Miracles
Rising From the Ashes: Life After Startup Failure
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"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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