Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' Early Days by Jessica Livingston
|
List Price: Our Price: $9.99 You Save: $16.00 (62%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Used: from $9.12 (click here) Category: Book See more book details and other editions |
|---|
Book Reviews of Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' Early Days
Book Review: Y Combinator Interview in Paperback Edition
Summary: 5 Stars
It is worth buying the paperback even if you own the hardcover. An additional chapter consists of Jessica Livingston being interviewed (by Paul Graham) about the early days of Y Combinator. It is filled with interesting information about Y Combinator itself and great anecdotes about the first batch of founders, such as the Reddit guys.Book Review: Essential reading for someone thinking about starting a software company
Summary: 5 Stars
As someone who is in the middle of trying to get a software company off the ground, I can say that the stories in this book tell the real story of what it means to found a startup. I highly recommend it to anyone thinking about starting a software/tech company, because it will give you a great insight into what to expect.
The book can get technical at times, so it will be best appreciated by someone with a background in computer science. And all the stories are about software companies as well (not apparent from the title). All in all, a great book!
Book Review: Simply Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
Inspiring and amazing! Originally borrowed from library, then decided I had to own a copy of my own. One of the best purchases I've made all year!Book Review: a reward for those who struggle
Summary: 3 Stars
This book's stories will reward anyone struggling with a start-up idea, especially whether or not to go for it. In combination with books that more straightforwardly tell the reader how to get up to speed (like my own book "The Expert's Edge") and outdistance the competition, "Founders At Work" will help you survive your ups and owns, i.e., doubts and emotions, as you battle your way through the process. Don't give up the fight!Book Review: I liked it and I lived through that period
Summary: 5 Stars
Having started programming in 1979, I remember most of the book. The author has done an excellent job in eliciting information from the people being interviewed. In some cases they were allowed to wander a bit but it was extremely interesting what their thoughts were. I would imagine the editing process has cut out a lot of other information. Maybe publish that as an aside to this book. Maybe on the web or something. I'm sure it will bring a deeper sense of what they were going through.
I really enjoyed the book and have learned several lessons from the people in the book. I believe any entrepreneur in tech should read this. The lessons are invaluable and most likely you are an naive as many of them were.
I highly recommend this book. Its an excellent read.
-T-