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
Twister Hero
I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my daily dose of literary magic. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fantastic feature. It adds a personal touch.
Killer Merlot
This app isn't just a tool, it's a wellspring of inspiration and positive vibes. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient.
Clang Glyph
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DZE
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Grotas
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RZRWRE
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Crash Enforcer
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Sepukku
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Curio
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Rocky Highway
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Accidental Genius
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FearLeSS
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Knock Out Star
Simplifying audiobook management – this app's functionality is a true asset. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
Impulse
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. ListenBook's auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that ensures I never miss a single word. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction is a lifesaver. I can hear clearly even in noisy environments.
Flashpoint
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New York Winder
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Mad Irishman
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Dangle
The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences. This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. Savoring audiobooks without complications – this app's design is commendable. The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy.
Versace-Cat
This app has turned long waits into exciting opportunities to dive into a new story. ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer. With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like having a library on my phone! Perfect for repeat listening! The narrator's performance was so rich with detail that I'm sure I'll discover new layers on a second listen. Their interpretation felt authentic to the material while bringing fresh insights. The audio production was pristine from start to finish.
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