Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of the most respected and experienced entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, offers essential advice for building and operating a startup. He provides practical wisdom for handling the toughest problems not covered by business schools, based on his popular blog. While many talk about how great it is to start a business, very few are honest about how difficult it is to manage one. Horowitz analyzes the problems leaders face daily, sharing the knowledge he gained developing, managing, selling, buying, investing in, and overseeing technology companies. As a rap music enthusiast, he reinforces business lessons with lyrics from his favorite songs, speaking openly about everything from firing friends to crushing competitors, cultivating and maintaining a CEO mindset, and knowing the right time to cash in. Filled with his trademark humor and straightforward approaches, The Hard Thing About Hard Things is invaluable for seasoned entrepreneurs as well as those aspiring to start their own new business, drawing from Horowitz's personal and often humbling experiences.

Pages: 304, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm