Do you work in a startup?
The Startup Lottery book provides "survive & thrive" guidance
for startup joiners.
Startup Secrets Revealed
Do you work in a startup?
The Startup Lottery book provides "survive & thrive" guidance
for startup joiners.
How venture-backed companies really work from a startup vet.
Startup life is exciting but risky. You need the best information possible to make smart choices and maximize your chances of success. The Startup Lottery will help you:
- Decide whether, when, and why working in a startup is right for you
- Evaluate the viability of a startup you are considering joining
- Learn how startup dynamics and rules benefit investors, not employees
- Negotiate a better job offer and manage stock-based compensation
- Know when it is time to move on to other opportunities
Learn how to navigate your startup career through stories, examples, and decision frameworks. Whether you work in a startup or are considering joining one, this book is a critical companion for your journey through "startupland."
Who Should Buy The Startup Lottery?
Startup Joiners
First-Time Founders
Startup Joiners
Founders and investors don’t tell you everything you need to know. Learn what goes on beneath the surface, how to assess company risk, and optimize the value of your stock options.
Students
First-Time Founders
Startup Joiners
Entrepreneurship classes and books focus on founders and company builders, not employees. If you’re joining a startup and you’re not the founder, The Startup Lottery is THE essential guide to understanding the startup world and how best to navigate it.
First-Time Founders
First-Time Founders
First-Time Founders
Don’t make it up as you go along. Use the lessons and frameworks in the book to get inside the minds of your investors and employees to more effectively manage your board and attract and retain great talent.
Endorsed by Leading Startup and Institutional Minds
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Author, Leader, Advisor, Mentor
Meet Gus Bessalel
Gus Bessalel is a Harvard MBA, Inc. 500 CEO and former management consultant who founded his first company at age 29. Over a 30-year entrepreneurial career, he has managed, invested in, and advised over a dozen startups and helped his companies raise over $100 million in capital.