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by Brad Feld

The Burning Man, the storied ritual of self-expression, has evolved into The Burning Entrepreneur, the ultimate self-expression through start-up success. Renowned tech investor and start-up guru Brad Feld lights YOU on fire with this insider's book that will teach you how to launch, fund and run your own company. If you're already an entrepreneur or have always dreamed of being one, douse yourself in “Feld Thoughts” and catch the spark. You'll be burning, entrepreneur, with this e-book!.

Brad's blog is a backstage pass to the 24/7 rock show that is tech startups. It is a master class in startup investing for givers and takers of funds. It is a rolling critique of tech products vast and simple (with enough edge to make the most scathing restaurant critic in Manhattan blush). And it is the journal of a peripatetic marathoner who still believes he will crack the four-hour mark someday.

From such Feld Thoughts, we have constructed “The Burning Entrepreneur,” the e-book on startups that you would take to a desert island if it had electricity, a decent Internet connection and angel investors. “The Burning Entrepreneur” illuminates the actions and attitudes required to launch, fund and ignite your startup. Brad Feld is on fire. Find out what happens when you stand too close.

Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup, Nonfiction

139 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Brad Feld has been an early-stage entrepreneur and investor since 1987. He co-founded two venture capital firms, Foundry Group and Mobius Venture Capital, as well as multiple companies, including Techstars. Brad is a writer and speaker on venture capital investing and entrepreneurship and has written several popular books, including Venture Deals and Startup Communities. He runs the Anchor Point Foundation with his wife, Amy Batchelor.

Reviews

[Corey · Rating 1 out of 5]

I really like Brad Feld, but this book was a complete waste of time. Luckily, it was short so it didn't waste much time. I have no idea what the purpose of this book is or what I was supposed to get out of it. Save your time and read one of the author's other books.

[Johnny · Rating 1 out of 5]

The book is a big disappointment. A bunch of blog posts mashed up with some twitter posts is all you get.

[Sophia Athena · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know some think that this book is confusing or not a good read, but I actually like this book. The format is simple, and full of tips that can be easily implemented in startup.