Name: Hot Seat
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Author: Dan Shapiro

What mistake do young startups make more often than any other? Why is it unwise to seek out investors? When should you present yourself as the CEO? Should your company be sold or remain independent? This insightful title provides guidance on these and other issues.  It covers the five major phases of a startup CEO's career: founding, providing, selling, marketing, and quitting. 

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Hot Seat

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