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Start-up Nation

Start-up Nation

By Saul Singer & Dan Senor

The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle. Twelve, 2009.

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A brief summary of Start-up Nation

An analysis of Israel’s journey from a dispersed people to a sovereign state, and how its unique culture and military service have supported unprecedented economic growth through entrepreneurship.

Key insights in Start-up Nation

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What do you get from this book? Explore how Israel’s innovation culture was born from its military and cultural history
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Israel’s rapid economic growth has created a nation of entrepreneurs and innovative startups that have attracted global interest and investments
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Israeli people are naturally tenacious and individualistic—ideal characteristics for anyone starting a business
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Compulsory military service fosters creativity, responsibility, and independence—traits that Israeli companies respect and use
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The improvisational skills Israel’s armed forces develop create a distinct advantage over nations that prioritize rigid adherence to processes
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Israeli people have an ingrained desire to explore and travel, giving them a broader perspective to innovate solutions
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The Israeli government has used radical immigration policies and economic incentives to prompt growth
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Despite wars and constant threats, Israel’s mentality is to survive because of its success
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Israeli entrepreneurial skills across multiple fields create a business incubator for technological and medical innovations
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Israeli culture creates a natural cluster of like-minded business creators, much like Silicon Valley or Wall Street
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Who should read Start-up Nation

Venture capitalists • CEOs • business analysts • entrepreneurs • anyone interested in Middle Eastern history

About the author of Start-up Nation

Dan Senor is a columnist and contributor for The Wall Street Journal. He was a Pentagon and White House advisor during the Iraq invasion, and acted as the senior foreign policy advisor for senators Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan. Saul Singer is a columnist and the former editorial page editor for The Jerusalem Post, and has also authored Confronting Jihad.

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