When They Win, You Win: A More Human Approach to Supporting Entrepreneurship

Did you know that 90% of start-ups fail? Have you ever wondered why some entrepreneurs make it big while others don't? What can we do differently? These are the questions that inspired When They Win, You Win, an original look into some of the most ingenious techniques being used in modern entrepreneurship support and venture capitalism today. Using what the author describes as the Human Approach to supporting founders, more successful ventures and better performing teams will be created. The book follows the development of entrepreneurship support programs across the globe and their recent change in focus from a startup-centered model to this human(founder)-centered model.In this book you will learn:- How incubators and accelerators around the world are deploying a human approach to creating more successful ventures and better performing teams- Why only 2% of venture capital money goes to women founders and how we can change that- How successful tech start-ups like Reddit & Yelp leveraged support early on to grow into large companies- What a startup studio is and how this model could be the future of entrepreneurship support- Why large enterprises struggle to innovate and how they are protecting themselves from disruptive startupsThrough research and thought-provoking interviews with leaders and entrepreneurial mavericks, When They Win, You Win compiles some of the most captivating insights on innovation, entrepreneurship support, and the way success is built in the modern world. You will love this book if you are excited about the future, new technologies, new products and have always wondered about how we could speed up the entrepreneurial process and let the creative people do their work more efficiently. When They Win, You Win is a book that speaks to entrepreneurs and their supporters, be it investors or program managers, who are looking at reshaping their programs or starting/joining one for the first time.

"In the last two decades we have learned how to teach entrepreneurship and to systematize innovation. When They Win, You Win will be an important contribution to the international discussion about how best to support the startups that will create tomorrow's jobs and prosperity into the future." - Hugh Mason, co-founder and CEO at JFDI.Asia and adjunct associate professor at National University of Singapore

"Vlad's examination of the startups of yesterday and today focuses on the most important, yet often overlooked, piece of the puzzle... the individuals that build, support, and inspire the ideas that we rely on. While the text is rich with detail, it never ignores the core principles, or blue collar aspects of the journey. Congratulations my friend on a job well done." - Julian Clayton, vice president at WeWork

"I firmly believe that great ventures are simply the side effect of a great team; and in turn, a great team is the side effect of great individuals working together. In this book, Vlad skillfully reminds us that nurturing the people first, with a more human-centric approach to entrepreneurial support, ultimately leads to more successful founders, and thus, more successful ventures." - Dan Khan, founder and CEO at ZeroPoint Ventures

"Vlad has already accomplished more than most will do in their careers. This book is a reflection of his ability to find great people, ask keen questions, and clearly articulate actionable insights. I recommend this book to everyone-especially those who want to harness the wisdom of rapid innovation to help further their own careers." - Mike Lightman, managing partner at Big Idea Ventures

"Vlad is an outstanding young man who can be an entrepreneur, a scholar, an author and a community leader, all at the same time, all while still completing his studies. The future really belongs to him!" - Cristian Mandachescu, chief risk officer at iCreditWorks