Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle Audiobook

" "The most careful thing is to dare." ~ Shimon Peres "

" I now believe that everyone should pay a visit to Israel, preferably attend a conference, visit universities, or meet with start-ups, and feel the entrepreneurial energy the country exudes. "

" Well done overview of the pluses and minuses of High tech in Israel. After almost 30 years of involvement in Hi Tech here, I feel that I have lived through this book... Actually I did, I KNOW some of the people interviewed for it. "

" Great book about Israel's entrepreneurial culture. "

" While I believe that authors are only telling part of the story, this is very inspiring read, with many lessons and recipes. "

" Very interesting book about all the accomplishments and determination the State of Israel has accomplished. Truly astounding on every level. "

" Great book if you want to understand environment in which innovation thrives. "

" Excellent insight on the incredible economic miracle that is modern Israel. "

" Great depiction of what makes Israel and its people so prone to entrepreneurship and innovation. Good read. "

" Wow, a great narrative incorporating elements of of business, politics, tech, and cultural analysis to look at how Israel has become a huge tech start-up economy, with the highest % of GDP spent on R&D in the world. Incredibly readable, highly recommended. "

" convincing argument that several factors - mandatory service, IDF structure, general nat'l character, arab boycott, etc. - explain success of tech start-up scene in israel "

" Wasn't sure about this book when it started as a historical analysis of Israel, but after the first few chapters I understood the need to set up the book's premise. Definitely worth reading for those interested in Israel, entrepreneurship, or both. "