Brilliant, Then Blind - Rise and Fall of the Star Startup Icons

di Stephan S. Sunn (Autore)

Davidson Global & Co., 2025

The purpose of the book "Brilliant Then Blind – The Rise and Fall of Startup Icons" is to examine why some of the most promising startups, despite initial success, significant or insignificant, falter during scaling or reach full potential. The book posits that early achievements can breed a dangerous overconfidence, leading founders through a psychological evolution from vision to validation, ultimately ending in vulnerability. This often stems from cognitive lock-in, where success blinds leaders to critical flaws, hindering innovation and feedback. The authors identify five critical traps that consistently derail even brilliant founders globally: [1] the Charisma Trap, where a leader's personality overshadows operational rigor; [2] the Hype Vortex, where inflated valuations drive reckless decisions; [3] the Culture Ceiling, where early organizational culture fails to scale; [4] the Whiplash Effect, involving poorly executed strategic pivots; and [5] the Founder-Brand Trap, where personal identity merges perilously with the brand. These pitfalls reveal that what fosters a successful startup doesn't guarantee a sustainable company that makes long-term impacts in the market. Ultimately, this book intends to serve as a vital field manual for executives, investors, and founders. It dissects these common strategic blind spots through real-world case studies, offering actionable insights and an "Anti-Blindness Toolkit." The core lesson is clear: true longevity requires vigilant adaptability, strong governance, and a proactive approach to evolving organizational dynamics, ensuring genius is augmented by robust systems to mitigate predictable risks. Hope this book reduces the errors start startup or SMB owners could make before they become true business leaders.

• Autore: Stephan S. Sunn
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Davidson Global & Co.
• Formato: EPUB3 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798232938482