"20 erros que custaram 1000 milhões de Euros"

Overview

Dive into the riveting journey of two young Portuguese entrepreneurs, Gonçalo Perdigão and João Pereira, who embarked on a venture in England before turning 30. From establishing a modelling agency to developing the tiniest microscopic antennas and leading multinational teams, their story is a roller coaster of aspirations, innovation, and lessons learned. Just when success seemed within grasp, their billion-euro dream crumbled.

Yet, their story isn't just about their ambitious ventures; it's about the pitfalls they faced, the errors they made, and the invaluable lessons they derived from them. Written with a touch of humour, candour, and structured ease, this book promises a captivating narrative and invaluable insights into startups and entrepreneurship.

Key takeaways

• A firsthand account of the highs and lows of entrepreneurship

• Understand the common pitfalls in the startup journey and how to avoid them

• Gain insights from the shared experiences of the authors' entrepreneurial journey

• Learn the startup ecosystem's team-building, innovation, and business development nuances

Relevance to GAIN©
Guided Acceleration in New Ventures program

The insights and experiences encapsulated in "20 erros que custaram 1000 milhões de Euros" form the backbone of our GAIN© program. Paired with Stanford University's renowned Entrepreneurship framework, this book acts as a beacon, guiding upcoming entrepreneurs on their journey. By highlighting real-world mistakes and their repercussions, it offers a roadmap to budding entrepreneurs, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the challenging terrains of startups and new venture creation. 

While the book is exclusively in Portuguese, its essence and lessons form the cornerstone of our GAIN© program. We've also distilled the book's teachings into the GAIN© program for our non-Portuguese-speaking clientele.

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