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Why Startups Fail

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What’s it about?

Why do most startups fail? Harvard professor Tom Eisenmann reveals six predictable failure patterns—from false positives to speed traps—so you can recognize and avoid them before it's too late.

You’ll learn

  • Spot false signals of success
  • Avoid the growth-at-all-costs trap
  • Build a resilient, not fragile, venture
  • Diagnose failure before it's fatal