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Book: Explosive Growth - A Few Things I Learned While Growing To 100 Million Users - And Losing $78 Million by Cliff Lerner

categories: Book, Business, Marketing, Startups, Management, Leadership, Venture Capital, Silicon Valley, Viral Growth, Social Media, Facebook Marketing, Online Dating, Entrepreneurship

Cliff Lerner

about this book: Explosive Growth is an entertaining, hilarious, and unique book about the first online dating app which grew to 100 million users. What makes this book different is that it describes in detail the painful lessons learned in running the startup, and what can be learned from the author's mistakes.

If you enjoyed the movie 'The Social Network,' you will love this book.

Explosive Growth contains dozens of case-studies that will help any entrepreneur grow their startup massively. The lessons in management, leadership, growth, online marketing, a/b testing, and product management can be applied to any business.

#ExplosiveGrowthTip 4: First-mover advantage is useless if the timing isn't right.

#ExplosiveGrowthTip 5: Your first few hires will set the tone for your culture.

#ExplosiveGrowthTip 6: Learn how to validate an idea with as little time and financial investment as possible.

#ExplosiveGrowthTip 7: A few fanatical customer advocates are worth more than hundreds or even thousands of casual signups.

#ExplosiveGrowthTip 10: You can often find success at the intersection of passion and expertise. Are you passionate about the problem your product solves?