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Steve Blank's new book - The Startup Owner's Manual

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Re: Steve Blank's new book - The Startup Owner's Manual

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I can't wait to get my hands on this. Steve's previous book The Four Steps to the Epiphany was amazing. I would put it squarely in the top 2-3 most influential books I've ever read.

I don't know that you can ever reduce "starting a startup" to a "paint by numbers" recipe, but Steve has done an amazing job of creating a rigorous methodology for going from idea -> business.

Re: Steve Blank's new book - The Startup Owner's Manual

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There should be a Kindle/eBook version of this. One of the reasons why I haven't read "The Four Steps to the Epiphany" is because it's only available in paperback.

If you look at the comments on his post announcing the book, the majority are asking for a kindle/ebook version. He implies that it was easier to get going with a printed version, but I just don't understand how that's possible. I would love to hear why.

I offered to do an eBook version for free (even though I would guess he could spare a dime or two) with LiberWriter. I suspect the problem is not time or money or access to competent people, but a desire to maintain the book as a print-only production, which is frustrating. Sure, perhaps it is better in print, but for some people, they're not going to get it if it's not an eBook.

Re: Steve Blank's new book - The Startup Owner's Manual

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post #7
post #5

There should be a Kindle/eBook version of this. One of the reasons why I haven't read "The Four Steps to the Epiphany" is because it's only available in paperback.

If you look at the comments on his post announcing the book, the majority are asking for a kindle/ebook version. He implies that it was easier to get going with a printed version, but I just don't understand how that's possible. I would love to hear why.

Steve Blank always justified it as saying "you want it to be on your shelf, with notes..." I think it's just a luddite reaction on Steve's part.

Apparently he hasn't done enough customer development.

Re: Steve Blank's new book - The Startup Owner's Manual

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post #5

There should be a Kindle/eBook version of this. One of the reasons why I haven't read "The Four Steps to the Epiphany" is because it's only available in paperback.

I second the eBook Version. It'e pretty frustrating that Steve doesn't want to create/ship one. I offered to pay MORE for an ebook than the paper book...

Re: Steve Blank's new book - The Startup Owner's Manual

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post #5

There should be a Kindle/eBook version of this. One of the reasons why I haven't read "The Four Steps to the Epiphany" is because it's only available in paperback.

He's said on his twitter that Kindle version will be available later in the year.

https://twitter.com/#!/sgblank/status/162317687681318913

Re: Steve Blank's new book - The Startup Owner's Manual

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post #5

There should be a Kindle/eBook version of this. One of the reasons why I haven't read "The Four Steps to the Epiphany" is because it's only available in paperback.

First 33 pages are up on Stadford's site for free

http://www.stanford.edu/group/e145/cgi-bin/winter/drupal/upl...

Re: Steve Blank's new book - The Startup Owner's Manual

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post #12
post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If you look at the comments on his post announcing the book, the majority are asking for a kindle/ebook version. He implies that it was easier to get going with a printed version, but I just don't understand how that's possible. I would love to hear why.

I offered to do an eBook version for free (even though I would guess he could spare a dime or two) with LiberWriter. I suspect the problem is not time or money or access to competent people, but a desire to maintain the book as a print-only production, which is frustrating. Sure, perhaps it is better in print, but for some people, they're not going to get it if it's not an eBook.

Ironic, given that he preaches working hard to figure out what people want before creating something.
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