Do More Faster: Techstars Lessons to Accelerate Your Startup
Break startup inertia by applying surprising lessons learned from rapid experimentation, powerful mentorship, and honest failures.
About This Book
Embark on an entrepreneurial journey that upends the myths of innovation and business building. 'Do More Faster' guides you through the unpredictable, often messy process of turning ideas into sustainable ventures by embracing rapid execution, deeply engaged mentorship, and real-world learning. Explore vivid stories of founders who learned from pivots, setbacks, and collaboration—and discover the psychological tools and strategic habits that truly accelerate success. If you’re ready to abandon old playbooks and adopt actionable, battle-tested principles, this is your indispensable startup companion.About the Author
David Cohen and Brad Feld are proven entrepreneurs and investors who co-founded Techstars, one of the world's most influential seed accelerator programs. With decades of experience mentoring thousands of startups, they've launched multi-million-dollar ventures, guided teams through IPOs and acquisitions, and helped shape vibrant entrepreneurial communities worldwide. Known for their candid storytelling and commitment to 'give first,' Cohen and Feld equip readers with hard-won wisdom rooted in real founder journeys.
Biggest Takeaway
You’ll gain clarity and courage to test ideas quickly, recognize when to pivot or persist, and leverage the support of mentors and your community. Expect to master decision-making under uncertainty, set direction without overplanning, form high-functioning teams, and cultivate a resilient, improvement-oriented mindset. The insights apply not just to tech startups but to anyone seeking to launch, grow, or reimagine a project, organization, or career path.
Key Insights from This Book
Explore the most important ideas and learn how to apply them in your life.
Why Moving Fast and Breaking Things Lets Startups Win When Giants Freeze
Why Passion Isn’t Optional: Building What You’d Chase Even If You Could Quit
Why Execution Always Beats Ideas—And the Trap of Clinging to Your Genius Concept
How Focusing on One Small Thing Creates Leverage and Lasting Growth
Why Validated Learning, Not Just Revenue, Is the True Startup Progress Metric
The Power of Failing Fast: Why Small Losses Boost Long-Term Success
The Paradox of Vision and Focus: How Big Dreams and Tight Execution Can Coexist
Mentorship as a Performance Multiplier: Turning Guidance and Community Into Your Secret Weapon
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