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Insights into Israel's unparalleled entrepreneurial spirit.
If you're intrigued by the idea of innovation flourishing under adversity, "Start-Up Nation" is a must-read. It's a deep dive into how a small, young, and resource-limited nation like Israel has become a powerhouse in the global start-up scene. The book doesn't just recount facts; it brings you face-to-face with a culture that encourages risk-taking and has an impressive way of turning challenges into entrepreneurial opportunities. This could be the spark you need to rekindle your own can-do spirit or innovate in your sector.
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Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle
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ISBN: 9780446541466
Publisher: Twelve
Date of Publication: 2009-11-04
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics:
Self Help,
History,
World History,
Entrepreneurship,
Management,
Technology,
Business,
Personal Development,
Politics
Goodreads rating: 4.11
(rated by 11824 readers)
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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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Insights into Israel's unparalleled entrepreneurial spirit.
If you're intrigued by the idea of innovation flourishing under adversity, "Start-Up Nation" is a must-read. It's a deep dive into how a small, young, and resource-limited nation like Israel has become a powerhouse in the global start-up scene. The book doesn't just recount facts; it brings you face-to-face with a culture that encourages risk-taking and has an impressive way of turning challenges into entrepreneurial opportunities. This could be the spark you need to rekindle your own can-do spirit or innovate in your sector.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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