Everyone knows how a startup story is supposed to go: A young, brilliant entrepreneur has an cool idea, drops out of college, defies the doubters, overcomes all odds, makes billions, and becomes the envy of the technology world.
This is not that story.
It's not that things went badly for Rand Fishkin; they just... more
Reviews and Recommendations
We've comprehensively compiled reviews of Lost and Founder from the world's leading experts.
Seth Godin Author, Marketer, EntrepreneurRand Fishkin is the real deal. This book is an honest, generous and useful look at what actually happens when you build a company, including the downs as well as the ups... I wish I had read it thirty years ago. (Source)
Chris Guillebeau This is a truly courageous book. It's one part business-building guide and two parts Indiana Jones-style adventure memoir. And if you've ever wondered if the 'timeless wisdom' you often hear about startups is bullsh*t, here's the proof. (Source)
Trevor Sumner “When your in debt to the truth, the interest rates sucks.” A profoundly true #startup #CEO quote from @randfish’s great book Lost and Founder. Worth every penny. https://t.co/K6EW9cl9yB (Source)
Julie Zhou Rand Fishkin is like the industry friend we all wish we had - funny, warm, and refreshingly honest about the rollercoaster ride that is founding your own company. (Source)