High Growth Handbook

by Elad Gil

Published: 7/17/2018

Why read?

High Growth Handbook by Elad Gil is a comprehensive guide for entrepreneurs looking to scale their startups into successful high-growth companies. The book provides practical advice on navigating the complexities of rapid expansion, drawing from Gil's extensive experience and interviews with industry leaders. He discusses critical topics like hiring the right executive team, managing organizational culture shifts, and handling mergers and acquisitions. One key insight is the importance of evolving company structures and processes as the organization grows, highlighting that strategies effective at one stage may not work in the next. Another valuable nugget is his emphasis on building a strong board of directors who can provide strategic guidance without overstepping. By combining actionable frameworks with real-world examples, Gil offers entrepreneurs the tools to make informed decisions post the zero-to-one phase.

Recommended by:

  • Reid Hoffman
  • Aaron Levie
  • Patrick Collison
  • Max Levchin

Pages

320 pages

Language

English

ISBN

9781732265103

ASIN

1732265100

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