ABSTRACT

This practical and comprehensive handbook offers step-by-step instruction, guiding entrepreneurs of innovative technology startups all the way from idea to profitability. With its easy-to-follow format aimed at both experienced as well as novice entrepreneurs, this book covers all technical, financial, legal, and governmental hurdles facing startups. It discusses common causes of business failure and points out the pitfalls to avoid in getting innovative technology successfully to market.

part I|1 pages

Startups under the Microscope

chapter Chapter 1|22 pages

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

chapter Chapter 3|20 pages

Government Impact on Technology-Based Innovation

chapter Chapter 4|20 pages

Entrepreneurial Venture Secret Sauce

part II|1 pages

Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment

chapter Chapter 5|14 pages

Entrepreneurial Self-Starters

chapter Chapter 6|43 pages

Entrepreneurial Personalities

part III|1 pages

Entrepreneurial Environment

chapter Chapter 7|36 pages

Leadership Qualities

chapter Chapter 8|34 pages

Communicating Value to Investors

chapter Chapter 9|26 pages

Corporate Entrepreneurship

chapter Chapter 10|32 pages

Marketing and Marketing Research on a Shoestring

part IV|1 pages

Classical Initial Decisions

chapter Chapter 11|38 pages

Strategic Planning for Startups

chapter Chapter 12|42 pages

Product–Market Fit

chapter Chapter 13|16 pages

Growth Strategies

chapter Chapter 14|58 pages

Business Law 101

chapter Chapter 15|36 pages

If You Cannot Innovate, Copy

chapter Chapter 16|24 pages

Corporate Governance Guidelines

part V|1 pages

Exit Strategies, Aka Harvesting

chapter Chapter 17|18 pages

Knowledge-Intensive Industries

chapter Chapter 18|8 pages

Getting Your Company Ready for an Exit

chapter Chapter 19|28 pages

Exit Strategies (Harvesting Options)

chapter Chapter 20|28 pages

Alternative Exits: Selling Patents and Software

chapter Chapter 21|100 pages

IPO Your Ultimate Exit Strategy I