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Kathryn Finney

Build The Damn Thing: How to Start a Successful Business if You're Not a Rich White Guy

Build The Damn Thing: How to Start a Successful Business if You're Not a Rich White Guy

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Build The Damn Thing is a must-read guide for entrepreneurs who have been excluded by the establishment. It provides practical advice on developing a business plan, finding investors, growing a team, and refining a product. Finney empowers entrepreneurs to take advantage of their unique networks, and inspires them to overcome naysayers and build their own rules of entrepreneurship in a startup and investing world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2022
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd


"Build The Damn Thing" is a comprehensive guide for entrepreneurs who have faced exclusion from the establishment. Authored by investor and startup champion Finney, the book offers a step-by-step roadmap for building a business from scratch. It covers crucial aspects such as developing a business plan, securing funding, building a team, and refining a product. Finney empowers entrepreneurs to leverage their unique networks, provides valuable responses to investors who express reservations about working with Black women, and encourages them to overcome naysayers.

This guide is particularly relevant for Builders who are striving to build their businesses in a world that has often overlooked and underestimated them. It serves as a powerful tool for those who are ready to challenge the status quo and create their own rules of entrepreneurship in the startup and investing landscape. Finney encourages readers to take matters into their own hands, break down barriers, and build their own damn thing, regardless of the obstacles they may face.

The book offers valuable insights and practical strategies for entrepreneurs at various stages of their journey. It provides guidance on fundraising, navigating the legal landscape, and building a strong brand. Finney's storytelling style makes the content engaging and relatable, and his experiences as a successful entrepreneur provide valuable lessons and inspiration for aspiring Builders.

In conclusion, "Build The Damn Thing" is a must-read for entrepreneurs who are determined to build their businesses in a world that has overlooked and underestimated them. With its comprehensive approach, practical tips, and inspiring storytelling, the book empowers entrepreneurs to take control of their destinies and create a lasting impact on the world. Don't wait for the system to let you in—break down the door and build your damn thing.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 232 x 154 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241582619

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