Blitzscaling
Blitzscaling
Reid Hoffman
Sam Altman
Have been waiting for it to come out so that I can recommend it to everyone. - Sam Altman
Vinod Khosla
An insightful book on how to scale at a very fast pace​ and more importantly WHEN. - Vinod Khosla
Brian Chesky
Shares some of the key secrets for building mission-oriented, global businesses at speed. - Brian Chesky
Anthony Pompliano
No brainer pick up for every entrepreneur and investor. - Anthony Pompliano
Eric Schmidt
Paints the picture, with key case studies, of what it really takes to build a market-leading company. - Eric Schmidt
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Blitzscaling

Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies

Reid Hoffman
Reid Hoffman
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Reid Hoffman
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In "Blitzscaling," LinkedIn co-founder and Silicon Valley sage Reid Hoffman, along with Chris Yeh, unveils the high-stakes world of rapid business scaling, a methodology that propels a company's growth from modest beginnings to global dominance at an unprecedented speed. This compelling guide is distilled from their acclaimed Stanford Business School course, offering a blueprint that has propelled tech giants like Amazon, Facebook, and Airbnb into the stratosphere. Hoffman and Yeh argue that in today's frenetic business environment, where new markets are continually emerging and being disrupted, the ability to scale swiftly is not just an advantage—it's the only way to survive. Through a mix of insightful case studies and personal anecdotes from industry leaders, they dissect the mechanics of explosive growth, emphasizing the importance of aggressive strategies and making bold, sometimes uncomfortable decisions. Beyond mere growth tactics, "Blitzscaling" delves into the critical shifts in leadership mindset and organizational culture necessary as a company morphs from a scrappy startup to a global powerhouse. Hoffman and Yeh guide readers through the evolving roles of founders, the intricacies of managing a rapidly expanding workforce, and the importance of fostering an adaptable company culture that can withstand the pressures of blitzscaling. This book is not just a playbook for entrepreneurs dreaming of their next big venture; it's a strategic manual for anyone looking to understand the dynamics of modern business growth and how to navigate the tumultuous journey of scaling at warp speed. With a foreword by Bill Gates, "Blitzscaling" is an indispensable resource for aspiring magnates and seasoned executives alike, offering profound insights into the art and science of building a behemoth.

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Released
2018
9 Oct
Length
336
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Shares some of the key secrets for building mission-oriented, global businesses at speed. - Brian Chesky
Paints the picture, with key case studies, of what it really takes to build a market-leading company. - Eric Schmidt
Shows how companies can build value for customers and shareholders in the digital age. - Sheryl Sandberg
Has been very helpful to Binance as we chart our growth as an organization. - Changpeng Zhao
No brainer pick up for every entrepreneur and investor. - Anthony Pompliano
Have been waiting for it to come out so that I can recommend it to everyone. - Sam Altman
An insightful book on how to scale at a very fast pace​ and more importantly WHEN. - Vinod Khosla
The case studies you’re about to explore and the tools you’re about to gain have never been more relevant. This is an ideal moment to be reading this book. - Bill Gates
There’s a common misconception that Silicon Valley is the accelerator of the world. The real story is that the world keeps getting faster—Silicon Valley is just the first place to figure out how to keep pace. While Silicon Valley certainly has many key networks and resources that make it easier to apply the techniques we’re going to lay out for you, blitzscaling is made up of basic principles that do not depend on geography. We’re going to show you examples from overlooked parts of the United States, such as Detroit (Rocket Mortgage) and Connecticut (Priceline), as well as from international companies, such as WeChat and Spotify. In the process you’ll see how the lessons of blitzscaling can be adapted to help build great companies in nearly any ecosystem, albeit with differing degrees of difficulty. That’s the mission of this book. We want to share the secret weapon that has allowed Silicon Valley to punch so much (more than a hundred times) above its population index so that those lessons can be applied far beyond the sixty-mile stretch between the Golden Gate Bridge and San Jose. It is sorely needed.
— Reid Hoffman, Blitzscaling

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