Startup Life Surviving and Thriving in a Relationship with an Entrepreneur

Edited by Brad Feld · Amy Batchelor
John Wiley & Sons January 2013

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ISBN-13
9781118443644
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication
January 2013
Format
Hardback , 224 pages
Jurisdiction
International ? Countri(es) for reference only

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Real life insights on what it takes to make it in a relationship with an entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs are always on the go, looking for the next "startup" challenge. And while they lead very intensely rewarding lives, time is always short and relationships are often long-distant and stressed because of extended periods apart. Coping with these, and other obstacles, are critical if an entrepreneur and their partner intend on staying together—and staying happy.

In Startup Life, Brad Feld—a Boulder, Colorado-based entrepreneur turned-venture capitalist—shares his own personal experiences with his wife Amy, offering a series of rich insights into successfully leading a balanced life as a human being who wants to play as hard as he works and who wants to be as fulfilled in life and in work. With this book, Feld distills his twenty years of experience in this field to addresses how the village of startup people can put aside their workaholic ways and lead rewarding lives in all respects.

  • Includes real-life examples of entrepreneurial couples who have had successful relationships and what works for them
  • Provides practical advice for adapting to change and overcoming the inevitable ups and downs associated with the entrepreneurial lifestyle
  • Written by Brad Feld, a thought-leader in this field who has been an early-stage investor and successful entrepreneur for more than twenty years

While there's no "secret formula" to relationship success in the world of the entrepreneur, there are ways to making navigation of this territory easier. Startup Life is a well-rounded guide that has the insights and advice you need to succeed in both your personal and business life.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter One: Introduction

Chapter Two: Philosophy

Chapter Three: Communication

Chapter Four: Startup Company Life

Chapter Five: Personality

Chapter Six: Values

Chapter Seven: Skills, Tactics, and Tools

Chapter Eight: Common Issues and Conflicts

Chapter Nine: Big Issues: Illness, Relationship Failure, and Divorce

Chapter Ten: Money

Chapter Eleven: Children

Chapter Twelve: Family

Chapter Thirteen: Sex and Romance

Chapter Fourteen: Enough

Bibliography

About the Author

Index

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