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[S3E4] The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Manage episode 320419209 series 2522446
In The Hard Thing About Hard Things, venture capitalist Ben Horowitz recounts lessons he learned about how to run a Silicon Valley startup, largely from his time as the CEO of Loudcloud, which later became Opsware. Horowitz provides specific advice about hiring, firing, managing emotions, handling growth, deciding whether or not to sell, and everything in-between. His thoughts are sometimes unconventional and often punctuated by relevant anecdotes from his experience as a CEO or venture capitalist.
Show Notes
Follow us on Twitter @BusinessBooksCo and join our Amazon book club.
Edited by Giacomo Guatteri
Find out more at http://businessbooksandco.com
51 episodes
Manage episode 320419209 series 2522446
In The Hard Thing About Hard Things, venture capitalist Ben Horowitz recounts lessons he learned about how to run a Silicon Valley startup, largely from his time as the CEO of Loudcloud, which later became Opsware. Horowitz provides specific advice about hiring, firing, managing emotions, handling growth, deciding whether or not to sell, and everything in-between. His thoughts are sometimes unconventional and often punctuated by relevant anecdotes from his experience as a CEO or venture capitalist.
Show Notes
Follow us on Twitter @BusinessBooksCo and join our Amazon book club.
Edited by Giacomo Guatteri
Find out more at http://businessbooksandco.com
51 episodes
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