{"product_id":"the-startup-checklist-25-steps-to-a-scalable-high-growth-business-hardback-9781394331321","title":"The Startup Checklist; 25 Steps to a Scalable, High-Growth Business (Hardback) 9781394331321","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Startup Checklist\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e25 Steps to a Scalable, High-Growth Business\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDavid S. Rose (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394331321, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 20 April 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 16.3 x 3 cm, 0.522 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn irreplaceable, start-to-finish guide for entrepreneurs building high-growth companies in the era of artificial intelligence\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Startup Checklist: 25 Steps to a Scalable, High-Growth Business\u003c\/i\u003e, Rose tackled the other half of the investor-entrepreneur relationship, explaining – in straightforward, granular detail drawn from a lifetime of successful experience in technology leadership – how to build exceptional companies that grow exponentially and lead to life-changing exits. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, Rose revisits the advice he offered in \u003ci\u003eThe Startup Checklist\u003c\/i\u003e with a brand-new edition of his widely read entrepreneurship classic. \u003ci\u003eThe Startup Checklist\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition, refines and builds on the concrete, step-by-step strategies of the book, adapting them for a market that’s been utterly transformed by artificial intelligence and rapid technological change. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the book, you’ll not only find the down-and-dirty tasks you need to complete to plan, launch, scale, and exit your company (and exactly how to perform them), but the “why” of what you’re doing, the online tools and technologies you need to save you time and money, and the resources that will multiply your efforts. You’ll explore the psychology and behaviors of your potential investors so you can understand what they’re thinking without being told. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive discussions of the most common – and crippling – mistakes made by startup founders and specific strategies for avoiding them (as well as their expensive, time-consuming consequences)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeep insights into how the accelerated pace of technological change is impacting the \u003ci\u003etypes\u003c\/i\u003e of businesses that are attracting investments today and how you can get ahead of that curve\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to incorporate the latest artificial intelligence technologies to streamline your processes, realize permanent efficiencies, and outrun your ferocious rivals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA complete strategy guide for building a scalable, high-growth company, including specific approaches for incorporation, hiring, IP protection, stock issuance, fundraising, growth management, and structuring your exit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for entrepreneurs at every level of experience, from brand-new founders who want a one-stop, from-scratch guide to everything they need to know to build a high-growth business to seasoned entrepreneurs looking for insights into how new technologies have changed the game, the latest edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Startup Checklist\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal roadmap to contemporary entrepreneurship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by Bill Gross ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface: Why Every Entrepreneur Needs This Book, Now xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrologue: What Is the Singularity and Why Should I Care? xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Key Action Steps for Every Entrepreneur xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Prepare to Launch 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Translate Your Idea into a Compelling Business Model 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Craft a Lean Business Plan to Serve as Your Venture’s Road Map 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Find and Know Your Competitors 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Build Your Dream Team 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Allocate the Equity in Your Startup 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Build a Minimum Viable Product and Validate Your Plan with Customers 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Establish Your Brand with Online Public Profiles 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Network Effectively Within the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Launch and Build Your Company 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Incorporate Your Company for Protection and Investment 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 “Lawyer Up” the Right Way 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Recruit Your Boards of Directors and Advisors 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Financial Forecasting and Accounting 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Establish and Manage Your Credit Profile 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Open Bank, Credit Card, and Payment Accounts 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Choosing Your Key Technologies, Platforms, and Vendors 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Measure Your Business with Data Analytics 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Round Out Your Team with Employees and Freelancers 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18 Establish a Stock Option Plan to Incentivize Your Team 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Raise Funds, Collaborate with Investors, Plan Your Exit 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19 Understand the Funding Process and What Investors Want to See 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20 Develop Your Investor Pipeline 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21 Crowdfunding and Online Platforms 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22 Survive the Term Sheet Negotiation and Investor Due Diligence 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23 Get the Most from Your Investors, Now and in the Future 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24 Understand Your Company’s Valuation 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25 Keep Your Eye on the Exit and Reap the Benefits of Success 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue: The Gust Online Platform for Startups 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 273\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52475093287192,"sku":"9781394331321","price":19.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394331321.jpg?v=1785804752","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-startup-checklist-25-steps-to-a-scalable-high-growth-business-hardback-9781394331321","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}