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Start-Up Nation

The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle

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Start-Up Nation

By: Dan Senor, Saul Singer
Narrated by: Sean Pratt
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 Start-Up Nation addresses the trillion-dollar question: How is it that Israel - a country of 7.1 million, only 60 years old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no natural resources - produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful, and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada, and the UK?

With the savvy of foreign policy insiders, Senor and Singer examine the lessons of the country's adversity-driven culture, which flattens hierarchy and elevates informality - all backed up by government policies focused on innovation. In a world where economies as diverse as Ireland, Singapore, and Dubai have tried to re-create the "Israel effect", there are entrepreneurial lessons well worth noting. As America reboots its own economy and can-do spirit, there's never been a better time to look at this remarkable and resilient nation for some impressive, surprising clues.

©2009 Dan Senor and Saul Singer (P)2009 Gildan Media Corp Business Development & Entrepreneurship Economic Conditions Economics International Israel & Palestine Middle East Small Business Business Singapore War

Critic Reviews

"There is a great deal for America to learn from the very impressive Israeli Entrepreneurial model - beginning with a culture of leadership and risk management. Start-Up Nation is a playbook for every CEO who wants to develop the next generation of corporate leaders." (Tom Brokaw)
"No one else, in my judgment, has written regularly about Israel in recent years with more clarity than Singer." (William Kristol, Editor, The Weekly Standard)
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it's truly memerizing how a small country like Israel is pioneering in R&D, start-ups and innovation despite it's limited resources and hostile neighbors

an eye opener

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This book gives a fantastic insight into Israel and its people. Very easy to listen to.

Informative and interesting. Highly recommend.

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It's all about the the the Israeli culture and the entrepreneurship sprit.

Overall It's a good book to listen for.

Overall It's a good book to listen for

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This is a must read. Insights into Israel and what it means to be a startup culture.

Brilliant insights.

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