Book description
A no-holds-barred look into the minds, motivations, and machinations of how investors and founders team up to build a successful startup, debated in a brazenly honest way by two of the best in the business.?People imagine that the best way for founders to build billion-dollar startups is to team up with venture capitalists. The founder brings the vision and drive, the investor brings the money and years of experience, and both benefit from each other's expertise.This is a mirage, and one that both founders and investors unconsciously create to avoid some hard truths. It starts from a good place--the desire for success is the same--and yet the journey is long, and motivations are wildly different. So different, in fact, that even their respective definitions of success wildly diverge. The result is that they often find themselves at odds while simultaneously believing the other just doesn't get it. Misunderstanding, mistrust, boardroom drama, fired founders, and failed companies are the result.For the partnership to work as smoothly as possible (which may not be so smoothly), they need to understand what is going on in the other's head. Why does the founder respond so badly when the investor pushes to grow faster? Why doesn't the investor want to sell the company for a seemingly great return? What are the motivations behind their behavior?Founder Elizabeth Zalman and investor Jerry Neumann lay bare these insider motivations, based on decades of experience, inhabiting their roles in this one-of-a-kind book. Zalman and Neumann square off, providing a brazenly honest debate on how startups are built, broken, and fought over throughout a company's lifecycle: Building relationships Raising money Scaling the business Working together on the board of directors Exiting the business
Prez Dog
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. Seamless integration of audiobooks – this app's ease of use is impressive.
Acetic Princess
I can't believe how much more I'm able to read with the help of this app. I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app – so handy!
Chameleon
With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with maximum comfort and convenience. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and seamless playback have made it my go-to app. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats! Flawless playback. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features.
Elder Pogue
With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences – it's a fantastic touch. The convenience of downloading audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. This app has brought back the joy of reading, no matter how busy I am. 🌟 Making every moment count – this app turns everyday activities into a reading adventure! 📚💫 📚 Ironing has become a joy with audiobooks – wrinkles are no match for these captivating stories! 👗🎧
Dove Dolce
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for enjoying clear audio in any environment. With this app, I can dive into captivating narratives while cooking, cleaning, or commuting – pure magic! Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is a true winner. Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences.
Mosquit-No
This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks hassle-free. Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
Necessary Momentum
The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. 🎶 Swapping background music for the soothing voices of narrators – audiobooks have become my soundtrack for daily life. 🎵📚 I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Iron Jesus
Audiobooks have become my companions during daily chores, making them enjoyable. Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! Finally, an app that supports all my audiobook formats! ListenBook is a game-changer.
Mammoth 2
🧘♀️☕ Sipping tea and getting lost in stories – the ultimate way to unwind! 🍵📖 🧘♀️☕ Unwinding with a cup of tea and a captivating audiobook – relaxation meets intellectual stimulation. 🍵📖 Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature!
Eye Candy Kitten
CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks a breeze. The smooth playback and intuitive interface are unmatched. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Mad Rascal
⏰ Waking up to audiobooks – mornings have never been this magical and inspiring! ☀️🎧 ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! Auto-rewind feature is very useful. Excellent app!
Saint La-Z-Boy
Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is truly impressive. Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized.
Trigger Warming
My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thanks to automatic artwork and metadata. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Natural Gold
Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! ListenBook has become my constant companion. It's like having a personal audiobook assistant. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Dez
Audiobooks on this app have made my daily walks a time of reflection and inspiration. I'm hooked on this app's curated content – it's like having a personal librarian.
Accidental Genius
I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. I've become a more empathetic listener and reader, thanks to the power of audiobooks.
Burst Nibbler
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening.
Swing Setter
I can now explore books beyond my preferred genre, broadening my reading horizons. ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats means I can listen to all my favorite content without worries. Bravo to the creators of this app – they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. 📚👏
Lunar Treat
Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's ease of use is a true asset. Bravo to the creators of this app – they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. 📚👏
Scare Stone
This app has transformed my daily walks into insightful journeys of knowledge – talk about efficiency! I'm hooked on this app's seamless performance – it's like having a personal audiobook curator. I can't get enough of ListenBook's silky-smooth playback and intuitive design. It's my go-to app for both leisurely listening and study sessions.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience