The Lean Startup in 13 Hot Takes
A speedy summary of The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
This book has had a big impact on my life. I grew up in an entrepreneurial family and started a few companies of my own right out of college. The advice to founders back then was, “Write a 20-page business plan!” So I did that over and over, but I kept failing. It was devastating.
Then, in 2011, I got my hands on The Lean Startup and realized I had been doing it all wrong. My whole perspective on launching products and businesses was forever changed. This book has shaped a generation of product people.
If you read it ten years ago, like me, and want a refresher, I got you. Here is our super short summary of The Lean Startup, one of the greatest business books ever written. Enjoy!
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Referenced in this video:
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries (Amazon)
Reflections on a movement | Eric Ries (creator of the Lean Startup methodology) - Lenny’s Podcast (YouTube)
The Lean Startup | Eric Ries - Talks at Google (YouTube)
Lean Startup Lessons For Founders with Eric Ries & Ben Casnocha - Village Global (YouTube)
Eric Ries: Building a Startup for Long Term Success - J.P. Morgan Tech Trends (YouTube)
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