FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE MONTH 'Full of powerful practical lessons on changing how
we think and act.' Eric Schmidt former CEO and Chairman of Google 'Many principles mentioned
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transformative playbook for delivering results in a rapidly changing world from a top Stanford
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made them the force behind world-changing companies such as Amazon Google Moderna SpaceX
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failures of corporate innovations. Alex Dang has witnessed up close how VCs' thinking and
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your industry. In The Venture Mindset you'll learn: - One question VCs ask that will change
the way you evaluate opportunities - Why you should encourage dissent and be wary of consensus
- The number one killer of innovation in traditional corporate environments - Why it's crucial
to learn when to 'pull the plug' on initiatives - Why failure is not just an option but a
necessity Packed with entertaining stories and scientific precision The Venture Mindset is a
must-read for anyone who wants to be better equipped for the era of uncertainty when industry
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