Bøger af Brad Feld

The Way Forward for Entrepreneurship Around the WorldWe are in the midst of a startup revolution. The growth and proliferation of innovation-driven startup activity is profound, unprecedented, and global in scope. Today, it is understood that communities of support and knowledge-sharing go along with other resources. The importance of collaboration and a long-term commitment has gained wider acceptance. These principles are adopted in many startup communities throughout the world.And yet, much more work is needed. Startup activity is highly concentrated in large cities. Governments and other actors such as large corporations and universities are not collaborating with each other nor with entrepreneurs as well as they could. Too often, these actors try to control activity or impose their view from the top-down, rather than supporting an environment that is led from the bottom-up. We continue to see a disconnect between an entrepreneurial mindset and that of many actors who wish to engage with and support entrepreneurship. There are structural reasons for this, but we can overcome many of these obstacles with appropriate focus and sustained practice.No one tells this story better than Brad Feld and Ian Hathaway. The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem explores what makes startup communities thrive and how to improve collaboration in these rapidly evolving, complex environments.The Startup Community Way is an explanatory guide for startup communities. Rooted in the theory of complex systems, this book establishes the systemic properties of entrepreneurial ecosystems and explains why their complex nature leads people to make predictable mistakes. As complex systems, value creation occurs in startup communities primarily through the interaction of the "parts" - the people, organizations, resources, and conditions involved - not the parts themselves. This continual process of bottom-up interactions unfolds naturally, producing value in novel and unexpected ways. Through these complex, emergent processes, the whole becomes greater and substantially different than what the parts alone could produce.Because of this, participants must take a fundamentally different approach than is common in much of our civic and professional lives. Participants must take a whole-system view, rather than simply trying to optimize their individual part. They must prioritize experimentation and learning over planning and execution. Complex systems are uncertain and unpredictable. They cannot be controlled, only guided and influenced. Each startup community is unique. Replication is enticing but impossible. The race to become "The Next Silicon Valley" is futile - even Silicon Valley couldn't recreate itself.This book:* Offers practical advice for entrepreneurs, community builders, government officials, and other stakeholders who want to harness the power of entrepreneurship in their city* Describes the core components of startup communities and entrepreneurial ecosystems, as well as an explanation of the differences between these two related, but distinct concepts* Advances a new framework for effective startup community building based on the theory of complex systems and insights from systems thinking* Includes contributions from leading entrepreneurial voices* Is a must-have resource for entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, executives, business and community leaders, economic development authorities, policymakers, university officials, and anyone wishing to understand how startup communities work anywhere in the world

Are you looking to enhance your mentorship skills and make a lasting impact on the entrepreneurial world? Renowned entrepreneur and investor Brad Feld shares his decades of experience and expertise in developing and refining the art of mentorship through the philosophy of GiveFirst. The GiveFirst philosophy encourages individuals to give their time, resources, and expertise to others without expectation of immediate return. It goes beyond the "Pay it Forward" mentality, showing you how to adopt a continuous, optimistic, and empathetic mindset in your professional life. It reinforces positive feedback loops that impact not only individuals but also entire communities. In this book you'll discover how GiveFirst can help you create a vibrant startup community by breaking free from a transactional mindset and becoming an extraordinary mentor. Whether you are just starting your professional journey or well into it, GiveFirst is a must-read for anyone looking to develop their mentorship skills and build meaningful connections. With practical tips, real-life examples, and insightful reflections, this book will guide you through the journey of becoming an extraordinary mentor who can inspire, challenge, and empower. Get ready to transform yourself and those around you.

An essential guide to understanding the dynamics of a startup's board of directors Let's face it, as founders and entrepreneurs, you have a lot on your plate getting to your minimum viable product, developing customer interaction, hiring team members, and managing the accounts/books.

Als 2011 in den Vereinigten Staaten die erste Auflage von "Venture Deals" erschien, traf es einen Nerv. Ein Handbuch über die Kunst der Venture-Capital-Finanzierung, mit dem Ziel, Licht in den Finanzierungsdschungel zu bringen. Das Buch richtete sich an Einsteiger wie Profis gleichermaßen und zog mit seinem lockeren Sprachstil auch diejenigen in seinen Bann, die andernfalls an der nicht selten trockenen Materie gescheitert wären. Heute ist die US-Ausgabe weltweit ein Klassiker und bereits in vierter Auflage erschienen. Die Autoren Brad Feld und Jason Mendelson gehören zu den prägenden Köpfen der Branche. Mit "Venture Deals - Seien Sie klüger als Ihr Anwalt und Risikokapitalgeber" erscheint dieser Klassiker zum ersten Mal in deutscher Sprache. Das Buch ist inhaltlich vollständig überarbeitet. Es berücksichtigt einerseits sowohl die deutsche Vertragspraxis und die deutsche Rechtslage und enthält andererseits den gesamten Erfahrungsschatz von Brad Feld und Jason Mendelson aus mehr als dreißig Jahren Tätigkeit als VC-Investoren. Was ist das Geheimnis einer erfolgreichen Venture-Capital-Finanzierung? - Kaum jemand kann diese Frage besser beantworten als Brad und Jason. Als Gründer der Foundry Group, einem auf Frühphasenfinanzierungen in IT-Unternehmen spezialisierten Venture-Capital-Investor, waren beide an hunderten von Risikokapitalfinanzierungen beteiligt. Ihre Investitionen reichen von kleinen Start-ups bis hin zu großen Finanzierungsrunden. Das Buch gewährt einen Einblick in die Besonderheiten des Venture-Capital-Ökosystems. Es erläutert die Ökonomie hinter den Deals, die vertraglichen Besonderheiten und die Vor- und Nachteile verschiedener Finanzierungsformen. Außerdem zeigt es Verhandlungsstrategien auf und vermittelt nicht zuletzt das für die Branche typische Vokabular. Wer sein Start-up auf das nächste Level heben möchte, mit seiner Investition Erfolg haben will, für seine Mandanten nach der richtigen Strategie sucht, sich mit Finanzierungen beschäftigt oder einfach nur das Ziel hat, auf Augenhöhe mitzureden, für den ist dieses Buch unverzichtbar.

An essential guide to building supportive entrepreneurial communities "Startup communities" are popping up everywhere, from cities like Boulder to Boston and even in countries such as Iceland. These types of entrepreneurial ecosystems are driving innovation and small business energy.

Refreshed, updated, and expanded. Do More Faster provides time-tested advice, tips, and experiences by founders and mentors of Techstars to help entrepreneurs succeed!David Cohen and Brad Feld, leading advocates for entrepreneurs and startups, team up to provide first-time entrepreneurs with the tools, insights, and experiences to help them do more faster. The authors share their decades of experience working with thousands of startup founders and have enlisted the advice of dozens of Techstars startup founders and mentors. Contributors include Tim Ferriss, Eric Ries, Matt Mullenweg (WordPress), Isaac Saldana (SendGrid), and other successful entrepreneurs.Co-founders of Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, Cohen and Feld recognize the daunting task of creating a sustainable business and have seen first-hand the common mistakes first-time entrepreneurs make over and over. The authors take the complexity and uncertainty of starting a business and distill the critical factors into seven themes: Ideas and Vision, People, Working Effectively, Product, Fundraising, Legal and Structure, and Work and Life Harmony. They share their hard-won successes, failures, and advice for anyone with an idea who wants to create a business.Throughout the book crucial questions are raised and addressed from multiple perspectives.* How important is it to have an original idea?* How is founder conflict handled?* What are the tradeoffs between bootstrapping and financing?Make-or-break decisions like company structure, hiring, and legal consequences are presented in an easy-to-understand style. Do More Faster will elevate your thinking on a range of important topics, help you avoid costly mistakes, and provide you with a resource to consult as you go from idea to successful business.If you have the drive and desire to start a business, need to create a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in your community, or want to spark greater innovation in your organization--don't go it alone. Use the advice, tips, and tactics found throughout Do More Faster to give yourself the best chance of succeeding.

Real life insights on what it takes to make it in a relationship with an entrepreneur Entrepreneurs are always on the go, looking for the next "startup" challenge. And while they lead very intensely rewarding lives, time is always short and relationships are often long-distant and stressed because of extended periods apart.