Download or read book Chasing the Unicorn written by Anthony Altamura and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-02 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Chase Summers. Or don't. He likely doesn't care either way. Chase is a 30-year-old star senior consultant at the prestigious consulting firm, Schwartz-Kenway, and has all the trappings that come with it. He lives in a luxury Fifth Avenue apartment, is supremely intelligent, and is dashingly handsome. Chase is the outward picture of success. The world should be in the palm of his hand. If only he saw it that way. You see...Chase is just a little bit different from those around him: He studies Greek mythology in his spare time and listens to opera in the shower One of his closest friends is a middle-aged homeless man named Al He is vexed by even the simplest social interactions, particularly elevator etiquette Detached from much of the world around him, Chase views his day-to-day existence as an unremarkable series of meaningless events, much to the chagrin of Al and his fun-loving colleagues: Max, Mo, and David. Work provides him his only satisfaction; a fact not lost on his overbearing boss, Charles, whose relentless hunt for that "once-in-a-lifetime" client is outdone only by his own arrogance. However, after a chance encounter with Gloria Price, an attractive yet unassuming art industry hopeful with a zest for life, Chase is given a peek into a spirited and vibrant world that he has too often shunned. What seems too good to be true often is though, and when Chase's demons begin to encroach on his newfound relationship, he is forced to choose between his weary but familiar past or the excitement of an uncharted future. Part corporate satire, part romantic comedy, Chasing the Unicorn is the story of a young man who comes to learn what really matters in life: living it.
Download or read book Chasing the Unicorn written by Mary Flude Wischner and published by Yawn's Books & More, Incorporated. This book was released on 2020-09-03 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kathleen, who was raised in an orphanage finds herself going out into the world at age eighteen, alone. Looking to belong to someone, what she encounters is a frightening series of situations.
Download or read book Chasing Black Unicorns How Building the Amazon of Africa Put Me on Interpol s Most Wanted List written by Marek Zmyslowski and published by Schubert Media. This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silicon Valley meets Indiana Jones - Chasing Black Unicorns is an autobiography written by Marek Zmyslowski, one of Poland's most respected internet entrepreneurs. Witty and humorous, the book covers many dramatic and often dangerous events. Before moving to Nigeria to set up the 'Amazon of Africa', Zmyslowski worked for one of Poland's biggest financial services companies, and is the founder of many online ventures in Central Europe. While establishing the first, online network of funeral services in Poland, he had to overcome challenges from criminal gangs running the market sector. His businesses in Nigeria have also made him enemies, powerful individuals who have corrupted police and government officials to stand against him. Overnight, Marek became an international fugitive and was put on the most wanted list by Interpol, an organization with a history of being manipulated by corrupt regimes. Zmyslowski describes this and many other events, putting them in the context of African history and cultures, a continent he is now deeply in love with.All of the author's book profits support impactful charity initiatives in Africa.Marek Zmyslowski is a Polish-born entrepreneur and executive, focused on online businesses in Frontier and Emerging Markets.He co-founded Jumia Travel - Africa's Biggest Hotel Booking Portal listed on NYSE as part of Jumia Group and HotelOnline.co - a Travel Technology Company. In 2014, he was chosen as one of the Ten Most Important People in Tech by IT News Africa Magazine. He is a Lead Mentor at Google's Launchpad and World Bank's XL Africa Program.
Download or read book Chasing Unicorns written by Roshan B Karki and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-30 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boy is guided by a Unicorn in his dream since he is a kid. As the Unicorn guides him he reaches to Kathmandu from a remote village and to United States. The boy must search his own destiny and find his passions. Soon he reaches California where he gets a chance to serves the Unicorn and the people.
Download or read book Chasing a Unicorn written by Willy Clark and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Startup written by Jesko von Windheim and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-05-02 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This highly readable volume tells the true story of a venture that achieved more than 400,000% return for its founders and investors. The book follows one of the principals in the startup as he navigates a series of extraordinary twists and turns becoming an entrepreneur and building a company. The turbulent journey educates and entertains as the author recounts his own learning experiences—providing a practical education on the fundamentals of customer discovery, sales, marketing, business development and entrepreneurship. This personal story conveys the substance of content taught in the classroom in a compelling and easy to read style. With learning experiences ranging from opportunity identification to customer acquisition and raising money and exiting a company, the book presents a collection of topics carefully curated to answer fundamental questions about innovation, entrepreneurship, and career success. The book serves as an essential guide for those who wish to innovate to create value and wealth for themselves and others. Readers will gain a gritty, yet inspiring, view of the trials and tribulations inherent in any entrepreneurial endeavor, and will walk away from the book with practical tools and techniques for career success, whether it is with a brand-new startup or an established corporation.
Download or read book When Unicorns Poop written by Lexie Castle and published by Running Press Kids. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate all things sparkly, including unicorn poop, with this rainbow-filled, humorous story! Did you know that when a unicorn poops, rainbows arch across the sky? And when they toot, shiny bubbles float all around! What happens when a unicorn sneezes or spits or cries? More magical whimsy occurs when unicorns do all these things, of course. Just don't step in their poop-eww! Complete with stunning, bright, and magical full-color illustrations, When Unicorns Poop is sure to delight kids as well as be the perfect gift for any unicorn-crazed adult.
Download or read book Chasing the Unicorn A Wondrous Adventure written by Jessie Johnson and published by Chasing the Unicorn a Wondrous Adventure. This book was released on 2023-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to chase after a magical unicorn like never before! Join a group of adventurous children as they follow the elusive unicorn on an incredible journey filled with wonder, excitement, and plenty of mystery. In this enchanting collection of twenty whimsical rhyming poems, the children embark on an epic quest that takes them through sunflower fields, rainbow meadows, sparkling rivers, hidden gardens, and so much more. But catching this tricky unicorn is no easy feat! Every time the children get close enough to touch it, the unicorn disappears into thin air, leaving behind only a trail of glittering hoofprints as a clue. From napping under rainbows to playing frisbee and gobbling ice cream sundaes, this whimsical unicorn is always one step ahead. With each new adventure, the children catch glimpses of the elusive unicorn in a variety of fun situations, but it always seems to be just out of reach. Will they ever catch it? Or will they forever follow this magical creature, always in search of its next adventure? Full of sparkling magic, exciting twists, and captivating charm, this delightful book is the ultimate read for young children who love the thrill of discovering the unknown. So come along for the ride, and join the fun as these adventurous children chase after one of the most magical creatures of all time!
Download or read book The Unicorn s Shadow written by Ethan Mollick and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing hard data to the way we think about entrepreneurial success, this bold call to action draws on the latest scientific evidence to dispel the most pervasive startup myths and light a path to entrepreneurship for those eclipsed by the hype. When you think of a successful entrepreneur, who comes to mind? Bill Gates? Mark Zuckerberg? Or maybe even Jesse Eisenberg, the man who played Zuckerberg in The Social Network? It may surprise you that most successful founders look very different from Zuckerberg or Gates. In fact, most startup origin stories are very different from the famous "unicorns" that have achieved valuations of over $1 billion, from Facebook to Google to Uber. In The Unicorn's Shadow: Combating the Dangerous Myths that Hold Back Startups, Founders, and Investors, Wharton School professor Ethan Mollick takes us to the forefront of an empirical revolution in entrepreneurship. New data and better research methods have overturned the conventional wisdom behind what a successful founder looks like, how they succeed, and how the startup ecosystem works. Among the issues he examines: Which founders are most likely to succeed?Where do the best startup ideas come from?What's the most foolproof way of securing the funding needed to take a company to the next level?Should your sales pitch really be something out of Hollywood?What's the best way to grow and scale your company and create a thriving culture that won't hinder expansion? Mollick argues that entrepreneurship is too important, both for society and for the individuals who start companies, to be eclipsed by the shadows of unicorns. He shows we can democratize entrepreneurship—but only by following an evidence-based approach that puts to rest the false narratives that surround it.
Download or read book Unicorn Hunting written by A.R. Hellbender and published by BookCountry. This book was released on 2013-09-11 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like many young women, Caoilinn "Cal" Valderan has chosen an alternative to marriage or the nunnery: hunting unicorns. Though unicorn hunting is rewarded with monetary compensation, she is unsure of the worth of slaying the pure white equestrians. In this coming-of-age story of lost love and betrayal, Cal chooses between unicorns and humans, and between family obligations and her own values, going against her society's expectations and questions what others do not dare to question.
Download or read book Chasing Unicorns written by Nicko Widjaja and published by Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia. This book was released on 2023-08-02 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Search of Fool's Gold is a candid exploration of the intricate venture capital landscape in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. It's an insider's perspective that offers a unique and comprehensive understanding of the ecosystem's volatile nature. Nicko Widjaja, a seasoned professional in the startup investment realm, shares firsthand experiences, insights, and revelations about the challenges and opportunities that define this dynamic sector. The narrative unfolds to depict the dramatic rise and fall of tech startups in the region, spotlighting their devolution from ÔunicornsÕ to ÔcentaursÕ, exploring the multifaceted implications of this shift. Widjaja presents a thoughtful examination of the domino effect that both entrepreneurs and investors initiate within the industry. In the pursuit of unicorns, the reader is confronted with harsh realities: the lack of transparency, sudden shifts in deal agreements, and market-specific hurdles. Yet, interwoven within these dramas, is a tale of potential and hope, underscoring the importance of good governance and strategy overhaul in fixing the industry for the better. Chasing Unicorns: In Search of Fool's Gold captures the unpredictable terrain of Southeast Asian venture capital, demystifying the quest for unicorn investments and the realities that lie beneath the pursuit.
Download or read book The Lore of the Unicorn written by Odell Shepard and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fascinating, delightfully readable book traces development of various aspects of the unicorn legend in mythology, folklore, magic, medicine, literature, art and commerce. "It is a book rich with curious lore, the product . . . of careful and intensive research; yet it is written with charm and with affection for the elusive animal which for millenniums has entranced men's imaginations." — Books. Text enhanced with 28 carefully selected illustrations. Introduction.
Download or read book 1 Best Seller written by Bryan W. Heathman and published by Made For Success Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rules of book marketing are changing and the traditional rules of book marketing no longer apply. A new era of marketing books is upon us….an approach in which authors are authenticity engaging their audiences. But how do you start? Today’s mega-success authors are no longer writers, but they are entrepreneurs who expertly work a strategy which leverages the power of social media, search engine optimization (SEO), advertising, speaking, bookstore signings and a combination of other program that are incredibly rewarding to the author. Every author wants a roadmap, or a step-by-step guide for a successful book launch. To book marketing professionals in large publishing houses this is the Holy Grail, so they can repeat the success of their last book launch campaign. With this system, you will no longer have the guesswork associated with which marketing programs to run for a successfully launch of your book. Bryan Heathman has managed hundreds of book marketing campaigns and scientifically created a repeatable 15-week system to promote non-fiction books. Bryan’s approach to book marketing in this book was inspired by running massively successful campaigns which have resulted in New York Times best sellers, Wall Street Journal best sellers, Amazon #1 best sellers. This book isn’t like most marketing books, which list a hundred things to do when marketing a book. This approach is distilled into a manageable system of a 15-week burst of activity, which when completed in a scheduled time-frame are proven to produce the results you desire for a successful book launch. Trust the system and eliminate the guesswork as you work towards your #1 best-selling book.
Download or read book This Is Life written by Arvilla Fee and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To say “life isn’t fair” is an understatement. As human beings, we endure grief and hardships that nearly take our breath away, and there are so many moments where we cannot begin to understand the why behind our suffering. To face loss, toxic relationships, addiction, insecurity, exhaustion, aging, and the ugliness of the world around us may shake our faith and weaken our resolve, but in the end, we are a resilient lot and somehow find strength through nature, laughter, and our own fierce determination to keep fighting the good fight. This Is Life holds the tough and tender moments of daily living and gives us the validation and connection we seek in each other so that we never have to say, “Am I the only one?”
Download or read book De Cineribus From the Ashes written by Thomas Vaccaro and published by Thomas Vaccaro. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When your greatest dream is born from spite, will it make you truly happy? Indoctrinated from birth by his devout, God-fearing father, Felix discovered his magical abilities in a terrifying incident. Ever since that night, spite has festered within his heart, shaping his desire to become a powerful sorcerer. And much to his surprise, his dream may become reality as he receives a chance to study at the prestigious Dragora Institute of Magic in the Medeian Empire. There are secrets lurking in the shadows, however. An enigmatic masked man hangs just out of sight, stalking Felix and fueling the flames of his hatred. And now, as Felix grows closer to realizing his dreams than ever before, a new, darker destiny threatens to corrupt his ambitions. As Felix forges new relationships with fellow magi from all across the world, he comes to discover more about himself and what he wants out of life. With an infinite number of winding, crisscrossing paths ahead of him, which will he take, and where will that road lead? Who will he choose to be?
Download or read book Chasing a Unicorn written by Anne-Marie Legan and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Kill a Unicorn written by Mark Payne and published by Crown Currency. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique behind-the-scenes look at the groundbreaking methodology that today's most in-demand innovation factory uses to create some of the boldest products and successfully bring them to market. Today, innovation is seen by business leaders and the media alike as the key to growth, a burning issue in every company, from startups to the Fortune 500. And in that space, Fahrenheit 212 is viewed as a high-performance innovation SWAT team, able to solve the most complex, mission-critical challenges. Under Mark Payne, the firm's president and head of Idea Development, Fahrenheit 212, since its inception a decade ago, has worked with such giants of industry as Coca-Cola, Samsung, Hershey's, Campbell's Soup, LG, Starbucks, Mattel, Office Depot, Citibank, P&G, American Express, Nutrisystem, GE, and Goldman Sachs, to name but a few. It has been praised as a hotspot for innovation in publications like Fortune, Esquire, Businessweek, and FastCompany. What Drives Fahrenheit 212's success is its unique methodology, combining what it calls Magic--the creative side of innovation--with Money, the business side. They explore every potential idea with the end goal in mind--bringing an innovative product to market in a way that will transform a company's business and growth. In How to Kill a Unicorn, Mark Payne pulls back the curtain on how the company is able to bring more innovative products and ideas successfully to market than any other firm and offers blow by blow inside accounts of how they grapple with and solved their biggest challenges.
