Startups
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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From ![]() Part 3Hitting a Billion From: Billion Dollar Start-Up |
This chapter explores the growth of HEXO from a small startup to a company with a valuation of over $1 billion. | Adam Miron; Julie Beun; Sébastien St-Louis | 86 | 2021 | $8.60 Add |
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From ![]() Post-Financing, or How Money Magnifies IssuesFrom: Committed |
In this chapter, Sprickerhoff examines how a capital raise amplifies the very problems a startup hopes to resolve. | Eldon Sprickerhoff | 4 | 2024 | $0.40 Add |
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From ![]() PrefaceFrom: Committed |
In this preface, Ethan Smart chronicles his mentorship with Eldon Sprickerhoff during their turbulent journey of building a cybersecurity startup. | Ethan Smart | 3 | 2024 | $0.30 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Prelude to the LaunchFrom: The Shopify Story |
This chapter introduces Fiona McKean and family friend Scott Lake, discussing the events that led Lake and Lütke to form the company Snowdevil, launching the two into the world of e-commerce. | Larry MacDonald | 8 | 2024 | $0.80 Add |
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From ![]() PrologueFrom: Billion Dollar Start-Up |
Prologue | Adam Miron; Julie Beun; Sébastien St-Louis | 4 | 2021 | $0.40 Add |
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From ![]() PrologueFrom: Committed |
In this prologue, Sprickerhoff traces eSentire’s journey from a small consulting practice to a 1.1 billion dollar company. | Eldon Sprickerhoff | 2 | 2024 | $0.20 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Rebooting the EngineFrom: The Shopify Story |
This chapter discusses the recent changes made to Shopify’s workforce, product developments, and other future opportunities contributing to the company’s growth and success. | Larry MacDonald | 11 | 2024 | $1.10 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Retail Operating System IFrom: The Shopify Story |
This chapter discusses Shopify’s development of Shopify POS, a retail operating system as well as other sales software that supported online and offline commerce for businesses. | Larry MacDonald | 9 | 2024 | $0.90 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Retail Operating System IIFrom: The Shopify Story |
This chapter further discusses the success of Shopify’s retail operating system, highlighting their growing online e-commerce presence. | Larry MacDonald | 11 | 2024 | $1.10 Add |
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From ![]() Sales Discovery and DevelopmentFrom: Committed |
In this chapter, Sprickerhoff explores early-stage sales strategies, particularly in the technology and cybersecurity sectors. | Eldon Sprickerhoff | 10 | 2024 | $1.00 Add |
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From ![]() Sales Is VulnerabilityFrom: Committed |
In this chapter, Sprickerhoff explores how technical foundersnavigate early-stage sales, framing the process as an act of vulnerability. | Eldon Sprickerhoff | 10 | 2024 | $1.00 Add |
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From ![]() Sales MetricsFrom: Committed |
In this chapter, Sprickerhoff explores how a full-time salesperson should establish and track key sales metrics. | Eldon Sprickerhoff | 4 | 2024 | $0.40 Add |
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From ![]() Selling Radian6From: Unicorn in the Woods |
In this chapter, Pitts outlines the sale of Radian6 to Salesforce, a fast-growing company based on the West Coast. This led to a financial windfall for all involved. | Gordon Pitts | 15 | 2020 | $1.50 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Shopify Gathers SpeedFrom: The Shopify Story |
This chapter follows the ways Shopify executives were constantly learning and developing in their roles over the years. | Larry MacDonald | 14 | 2024 | $1.40 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Staying AliveFrom: The Shopify Story |
This chapter discusses the new faces at Shopify and how the company adapted to compensation and corporate governance issues. | Larry MacDonald | 10 | 2024 | $1.00 Add |
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From ![]() Surviving SuccessFrom: Committed |
In this chapter, Sprickerhoff examines the elusive nature of entrepreneurial success, arguing that each milestone simply raises the bar further. | Eldon Sprickerhoff | 4 | 2024 | $0.40 Add |







