{"product_id":"be-a-startup-superstar-isbn-9781119660408","title":"Be a Startup Superstar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e a job and quickly climb the ranks at a tech startup, even if you’re not a techie.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre you underemployed or struggling to find a fulfilling career? Stuck on a low rung of the corporate ladder and don’t see a way up anytime soon? You’re not alone. Like many recent college grads and people who feel stuck in their corporate jobs, you’ve probably never considered working for a technology company that’s just starting out, especially if you’re not a tech whiz. \u003ci\u003eThat doesn’t matter\u003c\/i\u003e. Tech startups are desperate for talent and creativity in all kinds of fields from people with leadership skills and new ideas—people like you!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking to turn your general business know-how into a wildly successful career\u003ci\u003e, Be a Startup Superstar \u003c\/i\u003eis your guide. Yes, you can love your work, feel energized by your role, and earn the income of your dreams. Author Steven Mark Kahan left his safe corporate job to join his first tech startup, and since then he has helped seven startup companies sell or go public (meaning early employees usually score big). In this breakthrough book, Steve shows you how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLook for five key traits when choosing a tech startup\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet hired at a tech startup with your existing degree, skills, and experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop the leadership attributes and entrepreneurial mindset that can launch you to the top\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake better decisions and get better outcomes in the tech startup world and beyond\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe a Startup Superstar \u003c\/i\u003eprovides the expert insider guidance you need to ignite your career by joining the tech startup revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword by \u003ci\u003eDavid Meerman Scott\u003c\/i\u003e ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Best Opportunities are in Start-Ups 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse the Tech Start-Up Boom to Zoom 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Unprecedented Opportunity in Tech Start-Ups 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Work for a Start-Up Over a Big Corporation? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFewer Barriers to Entry 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVersatility in Roles 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccess to Leaders 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial Rewards 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCulture 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpward Mobility 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePick the Right Start-Up for You 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Find Start-Up Opportunities 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Posted Jobs Online 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplore Technology Accelerators 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttend In-Person Entrepreneur Events 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngage with Start-Up Leaders Online 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttend Hiring Parties 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Willing to Intern (Preferably for Pay) 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeek Mentors 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Criteria to Choose a Start-Up 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality People Who Share Your Values 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Concept Fills a Big Market Need 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Great Product You Believe In 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Role You Can Fill Today with More Opportunities Tomorrow 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Start-Up is Well-Funded 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Hired 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeven Keys to the C-Suite 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevelop Your Leadership Skills and Self-Confidence 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisualize Your Success Until It’s Real 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse “Co-Opetition” and Competition to Stand Out 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecome an Expert and a Constant Learner 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop Strong Communication Skills 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbrace Accountability 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShow Humility 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBelieve in Yourself 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eStand Out from the Herd 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferentiate Yourself 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsk More Questions 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake Calculated Risks and Challenge the Status Quo 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind the Courage to Make Tough Decisions 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCall Out the Elephant in the Room 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Known as an Idea Person Who Executes 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAct Like a Leader (Even If You Don’t Have the Title Yet) 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet Clear, Inspiring Goals 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree Pillars of Goal-Setting 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Baby Steps 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep Your Goals in Sight 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Final Thought on Goals 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEverything Can’t Be a High Priority 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Order Out of Chaos 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Fact-Informed Gut Decisions 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarn Your Stripes 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdopt Winning Work Habits 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork Hard without Feeling Overworked 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShow You Know Your Customers 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Part of the Solution 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePay Attention to Details (without Being a Control Freak) 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd Value Through Simplicity 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersist and Be Patient 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoose Carefully the Company You Keep 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurround Yourself with A-Plus Talent 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind the Right Mentors 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose Your Mentors 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMentor\/Mentee Relationship Guidelines 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow When to Stay and When to Go 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to Go 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to Stay 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving the Right Way 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrust Your Unique Path 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmbrace the Power of Kindness 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalk in Others’ Shoes 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Develop Empathy 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet to Know Your Team 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSay Thank You and Mean It 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGratitude is Contagious 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Show Gratitude 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Fun and Joy 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExude Energy and Optimism 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep Your Surroundings Positive 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Foster Optimism in Yourself and Your Environment 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake Care of What Matters 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtect Your Calendar 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeetings 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Should-Dos Trap 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Your Own Top Priority 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePut Your Family First 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Health and Fitness a Priority 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork Out 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEat Right 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSleep More 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLive Life to the Fullest 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 153\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEVEN MARK KAHAN\u003c\/b\u003e is the CMO of Thycotic, an IT security company based in Washington, DC. An award-winning cybersecurity marketer and startup entrepreneur, Steve has successfully helped to grow seven startup companies from early-stage development to going public or being sold, resulting in more than $3 billion in shareholder value. He is known for his ability to plan and execute marketing strategies that accelerate a company's revenue, grow its market share, and consistently deliver superior returns for its shareholders. Connect with Steve at StevenMarkKahan.com.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're like so many recent college graduates, your current career bears little resemblance to what you imagined for yourself while still in school. You feel stuck. Stuck in an unfulfilling job, where the prospects of advancement and earning an excellent income seem light–years away. You have the education, the business acumen, and the ambition to succeed, but things are at a standstill.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo you ever ask yourself: \u003ci\u003eWhy is it that all of the massive success stories appear to come from the tech world?\u003c\/i\u003e You're not alone. Author Steven Mark Kahan was in your situation and found a way to build a great career and achieve immense financial and personal success. Steve will be the first to admit that he knew \u003ci\u003enothing\u003c\/i\u003e about tech when he started his journey through the world of tech startups. But his willingness to take risks and jump on opportunities more than made up for his lack of technology skills and experience. In \u003ci\u003eBe a\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eStartup Superstar,\u003c\/i\u003e Steve shows you where to find the best opportunities, how to take advantage of them, and how to choose a startup with the best chance for success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivided into two parts, this real-world guide enables you to find exceptional opportunities, seize them when the moment is right, and ignite your career in tech. Acknowledging that many startups fail\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e Part One focuses on how to mitigate the risks and provides you with the\u003ci\u003e Five Key Traits\u003c\/i\u003e to look for when selecting a tech startup before applying for a job. Part Two shares the\u003ci\u003e Seven Keys to the C–Suite\u003c\/i\u003e, the traits they don't teach you in college or on the job. These leadership attributes and an entrepreneurial mindset will separate you from the crowd and accelerate your career.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe a Startup Superstar\u003c\/i\u003e will help you make better decisions, get better outcomes, and raise your potential to the next level of success. There has never been a better time to stop climbing corporate ladders and start riding the tech startup rocket—straight to the top!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHOW TO FIND A JOB AND QUICKLY CLIMB THE RANKS AT A TECH STARTUP, EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT A TECHIE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn increasing number of recent college graduates are underemployed or struggling to find a fulfilling career. For many, the well-worn path from an MBA program to the daily corporate grind appears to be the only option—they seem blind to the possibility of working for a company that's just starting out. Tech startups are springing up everywhere. You don't have to be a tech wiz to succeed at a tech firm; these up-and-coming companies are desperate for all kinds of talent and creativity from people with new ideas and leadership skills. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe a Startup Superstar\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read book for any recent graduate or job-seeker looking to turn their general business know-how into a successful career at a tech startup. In the years since he left his safe corporate job to work in the world of tech startups, author Steven Mark Kahan has successfully helped seven startup companies sell or go public. In this book, Steve shares his insights on getting hired in a fast-paced workplace where you can be creative, make good money, rise to the top, and stay there. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBe a Startup Superstar\u003c\/i\u003e is the book I wish I had when I was in university and considering a career in business. 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