START-UP NATION

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Start-Up Nation addresses the trillion dollar question: How is it that Israel — a country of 7.1 million, only 60 years old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no natural resources — produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful, and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada and the UK?

With the savvy of foreign policy insiders, Senor and Singer examine the lessons of the country's adversity-driven culture, which flattens hierarchy and elevates informality-- all backed up by government policies focused on innovation. In a world where economies as diverse as Ireland, Singapore and Dubai have tried to re-create the "Israel effect", there are entrepreneurial lessons well worth noting. As America reboots its own economy and can-do spirit, there's never been a better time to look at this remarkable and resilient nation for some impressive, surprising clues.

PRAISE FOR START-UP NATION

“Start-Up Nation is an eye-opener. It should be taken as an interim report on the history of Israel, a country that is itself a perpetual start-up. In it, Dan Senor and Saul Singer tell the story of people who defied what existed and challenged the conventional.”
—Shimon Peres

“Senor and Singer’s experience[s] . . . come to life in their illuminating, timely, and often surprising analysis.”
—George Stephanopoulos

“Dan Senor and Saul Singer have done the impossible: They’ve written a book that doesn’t examine Israel through the prism of its conflict with the Arabs. This is a story about Israel, of course, but it's a story with universal implications. Start-Up Nation is, among other things, an indispensable business book. I wish I had thought to write it.”
—Jeffrey Goldberg

“Fascinating stories of innovative ideas and huge gambles that have paid off for Israeli entrepreneurs. A book I think every single Arab businessman, Arab bureaucrat and Arab politician should read.”
—Fareed Zakaria

“An edifying, cogent report.”
―Kirkus

“A rich and insightful read.”
―Publishers Weekly