Backable
The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Bet on You
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
23 February 2021
Summary
A groundbreaking book that boldly claims the key to success in business is not talent, connections, or ideas, but the ability to persuade people to take a chance on potential.
“The most successful people aren’t just brilliant - they’re backable.” - Dan Pink, bestselling author of Drive
“Whether you want to get ahead inside a company or build a startup from the ground up, this fascinating book is a must-read.” - Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781913068356 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1913068358 |
| Author: | Suneel Gupta |
| Publisher: | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Endeavour |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 23 February 2021 |
| Weight: | 380g |
| Dimensions: | 232mm x 150mm x 22mm |
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The most successful people aren’t just brilliant - they’re backable.
The most successful people aren’t just brilliant - they’re backable. – Dan Pink * bestselling author of Drive *Whether you want to get ahead inside a company or build a startup from the ground up, this fascinating book is a must-read. – Reid Hoffman * co-founder of LinkedIn *This book demystifies the “x-factor” I look for in anyone I work with. Whether you’re building a movie or a company, this indispensable guide will change how the world sees you-and how you see yourself. – Brian Grazer * Oscar-winning producer and #1 New York Times bestselling author *
About The Author
Suneel Gupta
Suneel Gupta (Author)
Suneel Gupta is on the faculty at Harvard University where he teaches students how to be ‘backable’. Using the 7 steps inside the book, Suneel went from being the face of failure for the New York Times to being the ‘New Face of Innovation’ for the New York Stock Exchange. His ideas have been backed by firms like Greylock and Google Ventures, and he has invested in startups including Airbnb, Calm and SpaceX. Suneel also serves as an emissary for Gross National Happiness between the United States and the Kingdom of Bhutan. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune and Vanity Fair.
Carlye Adler (Author)
Carlye Adler is an award-winning journalist and four-time New York Times bestselling co-author-collaborator. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and two daughters.
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