Eric Ries on 15 Years Since The Lean Startup: Why Good Companies Lose Their Way
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Summary
Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup, reflects on the 15 years since his book was published. He discusses his experiences working with companies of all sizes and sectors, and observes a troubling pattern: good companies drifting away from their founding missions. He hints at a "darkness" in the industry that is rarely discussed, suggesting his new book addresses how organizations lose their way and how to prevent it.
Key quotes
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There's a darkness in our industry that we often don't talk about.
I kept watching good companies drift away from the missions they were founded on.
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