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Tom Eisenmann is the Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School.
Known for: Why Startups Fail: A New Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Success
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Why Startups Fail: A New Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Success
In Why Startups Fail, Harvard Business School professor Tom Eisenmann draws on years of research and case studies to explore the common patterns behind startup failure. He identifies six major reasons why promising ventures collapse—from bad timing and flawed business models to mismanaged scaling—and offers practical guidance for founders and investors to avoid these pitfalls. The book provides a structured framework for understanding entrepreneurial risk and building more resilient companies.
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The Myth of the Perfect Founder
Entrepreneurs are often portrayed as singular heroes — brilliant, gutsy, able to steer through uncertainty by instinct and charisma. That myth, though seductive, is one of the root causes of startup failure. In reality, founding a company is an act of extreme team sport. Success comes less from bril...
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The False Start
The most common way a startup dies is through what I call the False Start: rushing to build and launch a product before truly understanding what customers need. Founders feel a powerful momentum when they move from vision to execution. Code gets written, designs are reviewed, investors get updates. ...
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About Tom Eisenmann
Tom Eisenmann is the Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His research focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the management of startup ventures. Eisenmann has taught and mentored numerous founders and investors, and his work is widely recognized...
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Tom Eisenmann is the Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His research focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the management of startup ventures. Eisenmann has taught and mentored numerous founders and investors, and his work is widely recognized...
Tom Eisenmann is the Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His research focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the management of startup ventures. Eisenmann has taught and mentored numerous founders and investors, and his work is widely recognized for bridging academic insight with real-world startup practice.
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