Start-Up Nation

The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle

By: Dan Senor, Saul Singer

Narrated by: Sean Pratt

Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins

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

Critic reviews

"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)

Narrator is really terrible

All is good, but narrator is reading the book like he is soulless. I thought about to refund the book, but decided to not .

the military aspect was interesting

an amazing look at Israels incredible start up culture, it dives into different parts that could contribute to why it is so successful

Must Read

For any one who whats to understand the inner workings of how business and Jewish culture works in the business marketplace in Israel this is the book you must read. Even the Govt of Israel are giving this book out to the business community, VC's and any one interested in start up companies need to read this book. Learn what drives the amazing innovation coming out of Israel today.

Very well written and very informative

A very eye opening look into the cultural and business world of Israeli.

Great audiobook

Very good book!

With the very good explanations, that this book offers, of Israel economic miracle, one can learn a lot about entrepreneurship

Nice round up!

Great read for those who wanted to experience the unique start up culture of Israel. The content is little dated when I read this - the latest examples are at most 2008/ 2009.

Amazing read

This book is really well written and very informative - will definitely recommend to anyone interested!!

very interesting facts good read

Great book glad I read it very interesting facts about il, it core, patents and a nation value

Fabulous! Interesting and informative

I totally enjoyed this book. It is thought provoking! I will take away so much.... The tons of information was conveyed in an interesting and nicely clear manner. WOW!

It's no wonder

What made the experience of listening to Start-Up Nation the most enjoyable?

The clarity in which the authors are able to isolate the qualities and ethos of the Israeli culture.

Have you listened to any of Sean Pratt’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

An explanable miracle

Any additional comments?

Ironically, Senor outlines many of the same qualities that helped 19th century America expand westward that were sadly later discarded with the advent of megacorporations in the late 20th century. Whether in commerce, research, the military or for the benefit of mankind the book hammers home the central theme....always question, "Is there a better way"?