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Francis Suarez, Mayor of Miami
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Eric Schurenberg, CEO of Inc. and Fast Company
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Kim Scott, Author, 'Radical Candor'
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"Finally, I have a comprehensive resource I can give to all aspiring entrepreneurs. Everything you need is in <b><i>From Start-Up to Grown-Up</i></b>, including the templates which are so valuable on their own!"
Mo Bunnell, author 'The Snowball System'
- Chapter - 00: Introduction;
- Section - ONE: Managing You;
- Chapter - 01: Your Start-Up Self;
- Chapter - 02: Be the Boss of You;
- Section - TWO: Managing Them;
- Chapter - 03: Why Should Anyone Follow You?;
- Chapter - 04: Cultural Conceptions (and Misconceptions);
- Chapter - 05: Hiring and Firing;
- Section - THREE: Managing the Company;
- Chapter - 06: Growing and Growing Up;
- Chapter - 07: Smooth Operations;
- Chapter - 08: Managing the Board;
- Chapter - 09: Cofounder Care and Feeding;
- Chapter - 10: Your New Workplace;
- Chapter - 11: Conclusion