The Second Bounce Of The Ball

The Second Bounce Of The Ball

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In business, everyone can see the first bounce of the ball. It is the second bounce that is uncertain. Ronald Cohen, one of the world's leading private-equity investors, argues that the entrepreneur's aim is to take advantage of that uncertainty: for it is only in situations of uncertainty that significant gains can be made. Putting it another way, successful entrepreneurs...more
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read it, loved it, may re-read it this xmas ..
Tim Dempsey
Classic insight into the mind of a VC veteran.
Lots of case studies and war stories. Easy to read
Nic Brisbourne
Good solid guide to being an entrpreneur. Cohen has spent his career really thinking these issues through and covers all the bases. Lots of great quotes.
Syed Kamran Zaidi
Great book, very thoughtfully written. I think the book is a must read for new entrepreneurs who want to learn from the authors story about building a great business.
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