Market structure is crucial in determining the success of a startup, and industries like EdTech with oligopoly markets are tough to be successful in.Startups in EdTech face challenges due to oligopoly markets, while investing in IoT is better for large incumbents, and entering the China market requires smart approaches, but AR VR and crypto may be part of the next cycle. Charging more for a product can lead to faster growth due to higher margins and pricing power, allowing for reinvestment in hiring and scaling customer acquisition methods.Startups have a few fundamental things that need to be done, but there are many different ways to approach them.The interviews in the book were edited lightly for clarity and to rearrange sections, but there were no big arguments, and the discussions included different viewpoints from the interviewees' unique experiences and contexts.

When looking at your child, suddenly every possibility is ahead of them and there's a reinvention of life through that child.

The book was created to provide information and guidance for employees, executives, and founders going through high growth, and was inspired by John Collison's interest in the content.

The High-Growth Handbook contains universal principles on hiring, M&A, product management, and PR, making it relevant for entrepreneurs.

The High-Growth Handbook provides universal principles for entrepreneurs on hiring, M&A, product management, and PR.

High Growth Handbook by Elad Gil