{"product_id":"2940011395529","title":"Take the Money and Run! An Insider's Guide to Venture Capital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book is for entrepreneurs who want to realize their vision, want to build a major enterprise, and want to change the world. To do that, you‘ll need two things: cash and speed. You‘ll need to get the money, and then run like mad before a big existing competitor slows you down, or another fast-moving start-up runs up your tailpipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo get the money, you may want to consider raising money from institutional investors, the venture capital firms. The good news is that venture-backed companies rank among the most successful enterprises ever created. The bad news is far fewer than 1 in 100 companies approaching venture capitalists ever get to \"take the money.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo, the first section of this book gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how venture capital firms work, and much more importantly how they think. You‘ll get first-hand insight into what things you can do to improve your chances and the things to avoid that can doom your hopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second section of the book will help you \"run.\" It is a series of short pieces of advice covering almost every segment of start-up operations, from product development to financing to staffing to sales and marketing. The chapters catalog some of the best start-up practices seen over the last 20 years, and also some of the biggest errors made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGerry Langeler's deep experience as a successful venture capitalist for two decades, and a very successful entrepreneur who raised venture capital from top VC firms, provides the secrets to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest of luck on your journey!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gerry Langeler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47080762966256,"sku":"2940011395529","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940011395529_p0.jpg?v=1763549031","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940011395529","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}