
Blitzscaling
by Reid Hoffman
Hoffman argues that some markets reward blitzscaling: prioritising speed over efficiency under uncertainty. Growing fast and messy beats growing carefully when winner-takes-most dynamics apply.
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by Reid Hoffman
Hoffman argues that some markets reward blitzscaling: prioritising speed over efficiency under uncertainty. Growing fast and messy beats growing carefully when winner-takes-most dynamics apply.
In this collection, Blitzscaling references 4 other books.
It draws on Zero to One, The Lean Startup and The Innovator's Dilemma.
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Hoffman quotes Thiel's Zero to One on contrarian thinking.
Hoffman references Lean Startup on speed over efficiency.
Hoffman references Innovator's Dilemma on disruptive opportunities.
Hoffman references Crossing the Chasm on adoption at speed.
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