Play Bigger
Play Bigger
Al Ramadan
Anthony Pompliano
[One of the] best books I read in 2017. - Anthony Pompliano
Mike Maples, Jr.
A must-read new book for founders. - Mike Maples, Jr.
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Play Bigger

Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers, and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets

Al Ramadan
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Al Ramadan
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In the groundbreaking book "Play Bigger," authors Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson, Christopher Lochhead, and Kevin Maney challenge the conventional wisdom of business competition, propelling readers into the realm of category design—a strategy that goes beyond mere innovation to redefine the rules of the market itself. Drawing from their extensive experience in Silicon Valley, the authors dissect the anatomy of "category kings," companies that have not just led but created their markets, transforming our lives in the process. Through a compelling blend of data analysis and insightful interviews, "Play Bigger" offers a roadmap for those daring to embark on the journey of creating and dominating new market categories, illuminating the path to becoming a legendary company. "Play Bigger" is more than a business book; it's a manifesto for a new era of strategy, providing a fresh perspective on what it takes to build a market-leading company. The authors argue convincingly that true success lies not in besting competitors at the old game but in inventing an entirely new one—crafting a unique category, cultivating it, and then leading it to its full potential. With riveting examples from companies like Amazon, Salesforce, Uber, and IKEA, "Play Bigger" unravels the secrets of these category kings and lays out the principles of category design, offering invaluable insights not just for businesses, but for anyone looking to make a mark in their field. This pioneering guide shifts the focus from product innovation to category creation, making it a must-read for entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators everywhere.

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Released
2016
14 Jun
Length
272
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A must-read new book for founders. - Mike Maples, Jr.
[One of the] best books I read in 2017. - Anthony Pompliano
the failures are a feature, not a bug.
— Al Ramadan, Play Bigger

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