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  • Start-Up Nation

  • The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle
  • Written by: Dan Senor, Saul Singer
  • Narrated by: Sean Pratt
  • Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (35 ratings)

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Written by: Dan Senor, Saul Singer
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Publisher's Summary

Start-Up Nation addresses the trillion-dollar question: How is it that Israel - a country of 7.1 million, only 60 years old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no natural resources - produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful, and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada, and the UK?

With the savvy of foreign policy insiders, Senor and Singer examine the lessons of the country's adversity-driven culture, which flattens hierarchy and elevates informality - all backed up by government policies focused on innovation. In a world where economies as diverse as Ireland, Singapore, and Dubai have tried to re-create the "Israel effect", there are entrepreneurial lessons well worth noting. As America reboots its own economy and can-do spirit, there's never been a better time to look at this remarkable and resilient nation for some impressive, surprising clues.

©2009 Dan Senor and Saul Singer (P)2009 Gildan Media Corp

Critic Reviews

"There is a great deal for America to learn from the very impressive Israeli Entrepreneurial model - beginning with a culture of leadership and risk management. Start-Up Nation is a playbook for every CEO who wants to develop the next generation of corporate leaders." (Tom Brokaw)
"No one else, in my judgment, has written regularly about Israel in recent years with more clarity than Singer." (William Kristol, Editor, The Weekly Standard)

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inspirational read

I have never seen a better example of how culture defines the economic development of a country. amidst all the struggle, Israel had managed to change its fate for better. A brilliant read.

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Eye-opener about this nation called Israel.

The narration was good, the story was gripping and tells you how innovation is in its DNA- the book makes me see this country with new eyes, first of all want to go See it as a traveller:)).

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Great read - Start a culture from ground up

I enjoyed the audible version with good connections and ground up stories . Lot of lessons which can be applied and practiced.

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Lucid and gripping

Must read book for anyone trying or wanting to succeed in business/ career/ life. There are a lot of aspects about Israel that I did not know, but this book explains a lot more.

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Israel's survival through success

an interesting study into the start-up boost and economic wonders from it in the modern nation of Israel. this book introdcues us to major innovations, start-ups and companies that have become synonymous to high-tech industry. more importantly, the authors try and explain the reasons behind these success. the series of events and circumstances that have led to an ecosystem that prodcues one of the highest volumes of ideas and innovations.

there is so much to learn from this book both by budding entrepreneurs and policy makers of a nation. a must read to understand how a tiny volitile nation can transcend the challenges and thrive in a hostile region. the book tells us how Israel survive through success.

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A must read for every entrepreneur

An amazing insightful journey in the culture of Israel. loved hearing it!
Saul Singer and Dan Senor have done a great job.

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very fascinating

Loved it. Very informative, thought provoking. Great job. Grateful for Audible, for providing the audio book

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