The messy middle : finding your way through the hardest and most crucial part of any bold venture Scott Belsky

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Silicon Valley is full of start-up success stories--every day stories emerge of a new company with the potential for a billion-dollar valuation and plans for global domination. But what can we really learn from these stories? While most books and press focus on the more sensational moments of creation and conclusion, The Messy Middle argues that the real key to success is how you navigate the ups-and-downs after initial investment is secured. It will give you all the insights you need to build and optimize your team, improve your product and develop your own capacity to lead. Scott Belsky offers indispensable lessons on how to endure and thrive in the long term."--Provided by publisher.