Startup Mindsets - by Earl Valencia & Dan Gonzales (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

In today's rapidly evolving and digital world, every global leader must employ a Startup Mindset to thrive and get ahead Born in the Philippines, Earl Valencia is an award-winning tech leader and venture-backed startup founder. Dan Gonzales lived through the grind of Silicon Valley as an investor, writer, and the host of the popular Startup Mindsets podcast. Together, they have distilled lessons from hundreds of conversations with founders, venture capitalists, and ecosystem builders. How do you balance a changing landscape while staying true to your core values? How do you stay relentless in the face of adversity? In other words, how can you think like a startup? This book unveils the secrets of the Silicon Valley ecosystem and guides readers on the mindsets that differentiate the leaders who were trained by the industrial economy of the past from those who have grown and transcended into a digital-first world. Those who dare to take on the next disruptive shift will see their impact skyrocket to unparalleled heights. Through compelling stories and actionable strategies, get inspired to apply the Startup Mindset to your own life and lead the new innovation-driven and digital economy today.

About the Author

Earl Valencia is a venture-backed startup founder, investor, and corporate innovation executive who has worked in the Silicon Valley, New York, and Southeast Asia. In 2023, he was appointed by the President of the Philippines as an Executive Member of the National Innovation Council representing the business sector. He spent his time in Wall Street in the data team of Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund, and then was a Managing Director of Digital at Charles Schwab. Dan Gonzales is a writer by nature with venture capital and startup experience. Fascinated by how entrepreneurs think and what gets them to perform, Dan developed close ties with the Silicon Valley founders and venture capitalists at VU Venture Partners. He holds a BA in English from University of California, Riverside. Dan hosts the Startup Mindsets podcast, a platform that dives deep into how entrepreneurs make decisions and can run successful businesses. He has invested in several early-stage startups including Akash Systems, Contraline, Fan Controlled Sports & Entertainment.