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Scaling Lean
Nov 15, 2024 11:25 PM

Author:Ash Maurya

Scaling Lean

'A battle-tested approach to building companies that matter' - Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup

Is your 'big idea' worth pursuing? What if you could test your business model earlier in the process - before you've expended valuable time and resources?

You've talked to customers. You've identified problems that need solving, and maybe even built a minimum viable product. But now there's a second bridge to cross. How do you tell whether your idea represents a viable business? Do you really have to go through the whole cycle of development, failure, iteration, tweak, repeat?

Scaling Lean offers an invaluable blueprint for modelling startup success. You'll learn the essential metrics that measure the output of a working business model, give you the pulse of your company, communicate its health to investors, and enable you to make precise interventions when things go wrong.

Ash Maurya, a serial entrepreneur and author of the startup cult classic Running Lean, pairs real-world examples of startups like Airbnb and Hubspot with techniques from the manufacturing world in this tacti­cal handbook for scaling with maximum efficiency and efficacy. This is vital reading for any startup founder graduating from the incubator stage.

Reviews

A battle-tested approach to building companies that matter.

—— Eric Ries, author of THE LEAN STARTUP

Scaling Lean is the lost guide to adopting lean practices in a growing product team. You need this book!

—— Nir Eyal, author of HOOKED

A practical field guide to smarter decision making at the early stages of a business.

—— Brad Feld, managing director of Foundry Group

If you want to build a successful business, you need to take an analytical approach. This book shows you how.

—— Gabriel Weinberg, co-author of TRACTION

A smart book for smart founders who seek to make an impact. It will forever change the way you see your project.

—— Seth Godin, author of LINCHPIN

Every so often a business book comes along that changes how we think about innovation and entrepreneurship. The Lean Startup has the chops to join this exalted company.

—— Financial Times on THE LEAN STARTUP

If you don't read this before creating your startup, you're very likely reinventing the wheel and wasting precious time

—— Forbes on THE LEAN STARTUP

The Lean Startup provides a great inside look at how the tech industry approaches building products and businesses'

—— Sheryl Sandberg on THE LEAN STARTUP

In this outstanding testament to the resilience of the human spirit, Ping takes readers on a journey both heartbreaking and inspiring. Ping's eloquent prose and remarkable attitude shine through in every word

—— Publishers Weekly

The answer is YES!, Now what’s the question?….This is Brian Biro in one sentence. Positive approaches create trust. I have known and worked with Brian for over 20 years. This extraordinary book provides all the lessons that one needs to be successful and most importantly fulfilled at what they do.

—— Keith D. Paglusch, CTO of C Spire

The energy and pure magic that Brian Biro brings to any situation is life-changing, and he has captured that quality brilliantly in his new book There Are No Overachievers. His motivational messages will impact everyone, from entry-level employees to the upper echelon of management professionals.

—— Chris Cicchinelli, President & CEO of Pure Romance

I’ve witnessed Brian lead thousands on a journey to self-discovery. He is an amazing coach with a rare talent to channel a person’s inner desire to spur positive change in their lives. Now he powers that passion for professional and personal development into There Are No Overachievers. This book, like Brian’s presentations in person, is unforgettable!

—— Patty Brisben, Founder & Chairwoman of Pure Romance

There Are No Overachievers is a book you will want to share with your friends, your peers and most importantly your family. Every lesson and every idea in here is pure gold, and Brian wraps his lessons and insights in beautifully told stories and real life examples that make this book impossible to put down. Brian Biro has created a beautifully written roadmap to opportunity, greater success and fulfillment!

—— Meridith Elliott Powell, Professional Speaker and Author

You will emerge from this book with more confidence, energy, and passion than you've ever imagined for your career, your family, and your life. In a world so often focused on obstacles and barriers, Brian Biro brings fresh light to our possibilities, strengths, and breakthrough potential!

—— Melissa Brisbois, Executive Vice President of J. Hilburn

The central thesis behind There Are No Overachievers is that we are all UNDERachievers. Regardless of how great our performance in a particular area, we are all capable of doing and being so much more! I highly recommend it, both as a personal guide for getting more out of your personal and professional life, as well as a teaching aid for managers and leaders who want to bring out the best in their team.

—— Keith Challenger, Managing Partner at KCI.media

Truly inspiring. There Are No Overachievers is filled with stories that moved me, and insights that stuck with me long after reading.

—— Prosper Nwankpa, co-founder and CTO of Avanoo

A masterful presentation of simple, yet transformational principles that can be used immediately to enhance relationships and careers. When you read There Are No Overachievers, you will begin looking at your life through a new lens of passion, gratitude and service.

—— John Locke, Master Networker

Seeing Brian live is always a treat, but reading There Are No Overachievers is like having Brian with me every day. The chapter called “Be Easy to Impress and Hard to Offend” really struck a chord in me. Look for ways to be impressed, and instead of taking offense at criticism you encounter, transform negative feedback into ways to improve, exceed expectations, and generate loyalty. It is at the heart of everything our company is about, and has helped us build the largest global sourcing association in the world. My copy is dog-eared already; I will be referring to for years to come.

—— Dawn Tiura, CEO of SIG: The Executive Sourcing Network

The inspiration and stories in There Are No Overachievers opened my eyes to the many “windows of opportunity” that can help me make a positive difference. It has ignited my own energy and purpose to live this journey called life with more JOY!

—— Dana. L. Stonestreet, Bank Chairman, President and CEO of HomeTrust

Phenomenal! Brian Biro offers us a clear path to increased personal performance and greater success in every area of our lives. And what we get along the way is the life we’ve always wanted.

—— Dr. John B. Waterhouse, Former President and Field Leader of Centers for Spiritual Living

The simplicity of Brian Biro’s message, and compelling nature of the stories he tells makes this book a win for everyone. Read it, follow Brian’s guidance and you are sure to reach the mountain top!

—— Dr. Barbara Waterhouse, Senior Minister at Center for Spiritual Living, Asheville

"What would you do if you knew you could not fail?” It’s a question I posed often to our oldest daughter when she was competing internationally. I never thought of it being my own motto – until reading There Are No Overachievers. After nearly 20 years, I am still learning from Brian Biro’s life lessons – and I’m now aware of how important they are in the “transition” stage of my life, both personally and professionally. Thanks so much for the reminder, Brian!

—— Suzan O Sweeney, AVP of External Partnerships at The Hartford

Over the years, I’ve read hundreds of leadership books, but There Are No Overachievers stands alone. It’s an insightful and astute guide on how to be your very best at home and at work. Although I’ve been fortunate to enjoy great success in my career overall, there are so many times that I missed my window of opportunity to positively impact others’ lives. I was too easy to offend and hard to impress. Brian Biro is a life-changer. I enthusiastically recommend this book. It will bring you closer to your colleagues, your friends, and your loved ones.

—— Naomi Cramer, SVP and Chief HR Officer at Banner Health
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