Rand Fishkin

American entrepreneur and author; co-founder and former CEO of Moz, founder and CEO of SparkToro, and author of Lost and Founder.

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  1. 1. Lost And Founder

    A Painfully Honest Field Guide to the Startup World

    A candid, behind-the-scenes account of building a startup from scrappy beginnings to a venture-backed company, exposing the myths of Silicon Valley success and the harsh realities behind growth-at-all-costs. Drawing on real metrics, missteps, and tough decisions, it shares practical lessons on fundraising, hiring, product-market fit, marketing, management, and company culture, alongside the emotional toll of entrepreneurship. It advocates for transparency, sustainable growth, and alternative paths to success beyond the unicorn narrative.

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