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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.
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.
The issue of customer discovery and validation has always felt like a "large amorphous blob of negative feelings and gut unease" that I would simply ignore. This book faces it squarely and rigorously. I find that exhilarating, and I feel already more confident in tackling this issue while creating things for other people.
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.
25% off and (supposedly) free shipping everywhere in the world: http://www.bookdepository.com/Startup-Owners-Manual-Steve-Bl...
B&N has it almost 50% off. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-startup-owners-manual-st...
What have you built?
What have you built?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Blank
That being said, his 'about' page is more useful than wikipedia in this case:
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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.
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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.
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.