Dear Founder by Maynard Webb and Carlye Adler Summary
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"Dear Founder" offers 80+ essential letters guiding entrepreneurs through every business stage. Endorsed by Starbucks' Howard Schultz, this Los Angeles Times bestseller reveals Webb's insider wisdom from Salesforce and eBay. What startup challenge keeps you awake tonight? The answer awaits.
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Letters from the Entrepreneurial Trenches
Imagine receiving personalized wisdom from someone who's navigated the exact startup challenge keeping you awake at night. That's the premise behind Maynard Webb's "Dear Founder" - a collection of hard-earned insights that began as advice letters to his son's investment portfolio companies and evolved into what Howard Schultz calls "a book I wish I had throughout my forty-year career." Rather than abstract theory, Webb addresses specific moments of truth every founder faces, from co-founder conflicts to scaling challenges. The book has become a trusted companion for entrepreneurs at all stages, offering practical guidance through the tumultuous waters of building something from nothing.
The Brutal Reality of Starting Up
The Art of Building Your Dream Team
Navigating the Funding Maze
Leadership When It Gets Personal
The Personal Cost of Building Something Great
Building Something That Outlasts You
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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