A decade from now, many jobs as we know them may no longer exist, as the industrial revolution of the twentieth century gives way to the technological age of the twenty-first.
To succeed in the new startup economy, it will be important to understand the breadth of this change as well as prepare with the right skills.
Startups & the Tech Revolution: The Essential Guide is the first step toward understanding this new world. This book is meant to help those outside the startup world get a basic understanding of the tech revolution underway by providing a simple yet comprehensive overview of how the system works and how it may impact individuals, society, and companies.
McCann takes readers through every element of the startup ecosystem while providing timely examples of how the tech revolution is changing our world, all in the hopes that you will be better prepared to thrive in the technological age.
Table of Contents:
INTRODUCTION The Technological Age Is Upon Us Overview of How Startups Get Going The Entrepreneurs: Founders and Co-Founders How Startups Get Funded Incubators, Accelerators, and Growing a New Business Some Considerations for Working at a Startup A Lucrative Exit The Implications of All This Disruptive Change for Our Society SUGGESTED READING ABOUT THE AUTHOR
About the Author :
JAMES MCCANN has led major food retail businesses around the world for Tesco, was the CEO of Carrefour France, and led Ahold’s $24 billion US business for four years up to the merger with Delhaize America in 2016.
He is now an investor in, board member of, and advisor to, early stage companies that are disrupting the consumer and retail space. He passionately believes that the tech age can be good for humanity but that we are wholly unprepared for the scale of the coming changes.
In his spare time, he loves flying and is a volunteer pilot for PALS, helping patients get to and from their medical treatment centers. He is also a trustee at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
He and his wife Tania live just outside of Boston, Massachusetts.
Review :
"More than a simple easy-to-read introduction to startup- land, this book is a call to arms for each of us to better prepare for the technology-driven world around us." —DAVID VERRILL - Founder and Managing Partner, Hub Angel Investment Group
"An outstanding introduction to the world of startups and how the tech revolution is and will impact our world." —BRISCOE ROGERS - Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, EZCater
"A great read that covers the startup scene and its effects on society."
—BEN REICH- Founder and CEO, Datasembly
"A great book that captures key insights of the entrepreneurial journey, the world of startup financing and the impact of macro trends." —VARUN PATHAK - Founder and CEO, GetNoble Inc.
"As a startup founder I wish I had been able to read this book when I was getting started." —JAN LEIFE - Founder and CEO, Just Add Cooking
"A must read for anyone who wants to know more about the changes impacting society." —SCHUYLER (SKY) LANCE - Founder and Managing Principal, SustainVC Impact Funds
"A terrific introduction to the world of technology start ups for those that want to be involved as entrepreneurs or investors or are just interested in understanding their potential for our society." —DOMINIC JANSSENS - Chief Operating Officer at a global investment management company
"This fast-paced book is a must-read guide to the world of startups. More than just an excellent introduction for startup novices, it's also useful for those already on or returning to the startup path." —KEVIN CONDON - Founder & CEO, PayByCar
"Practical, real world advice for anyone involved in or consid- ering jumping into the start-up world." —JOHN BURNS - General Partner, Breakaway LLC
"An easy to read guide to the ecosystem of start ups from idea to operating entity." —JEFF BOGATIN - Chairman, Spark Analytics
"Fascinating insights on how technology is impacting every aspect of business and the way we do things & live our lives....A must read guidebook for startup founders and entrepreneurs." —RAJAT BHAKHRI - Founder and CEO, Incentivio
"An outstanding look into the world of start-ups, answering the question of how to take advantage of this technology revolution." —NICK BERTRAM - President, Giant Foods
