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  • The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle
  • Written by: Dan Senor, Saul Singer
  • Narrated by: Sean Pratt
  • Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (14 ratings)

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Written by: Dan Senor, Saul Singer
Narrated by: Sean Pratt
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Publisher's Summary

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.
©2009 Dan Senor and Saul Singer (P)2009 Gildan Media Corp
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Marketing & Sales Economics International Middle East
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"There is a great deal for America to learn from the very impressive Israeli Entrepreneurial model - beginning with a culture of leadership and risk management. Start-Up Nation is a playbook for every CEO who wants to develop the next generation of corporate leaders." (Tom Brokaw)
"No one else, in my judgment, has written regularly about Israel in recent years with more clarity than Singer." (William Kristol, Editor, The Weekly Standard)

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Insightful

A wonderful testament to how adversity creates ground rich for innovation and productivity. Israel’s survival and prosperity is not just inspirational ... it’s providential.

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A MUST for Entrepreneurs

The way the authors connect the dots between Jewish history, immigration, the army, and the Israeli mentality to explain the unparalleled innovation in Israel is a masterpiece!

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