Dan Senor

START-UP NATION addresses the trillion dollar question: How is it that Israel-- a country of 7.1 million, only 60 years old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no natural resources-- produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful, and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada and the UK?With the savvy of foreign policy insiders, Senor and Singer examine the lessons of the country''s adversity-driven culture, which flattens hierarchy and elevates informality-- all backed up by government policies focused on innovation. In a world where economies as diverse as Ireland, Singapore and Dubai have tried to re-create the "Israel effect", there are entrepreneurial lessons well worth noting. As America reboots its own economy and can-do spirit, there''s never been a better time to look at this remarkable and resilient nation for some impressive, surprising clues.

How can Israel with only 7.1 million people, no natural resources, enemies on every border, and in a constant state of war produce more start-up companies than Japan, India, Korea, Canada, and the United Kingdom? Drawing on examples from the country''s foremost inventors and investors, geopolitical experts Dan Senor and Saul Singer describe how Israel''s adversity-driven culture fosters a unique combination of innovative and entrepreneurial intensity.While Americans emphasize decorum and exhaustive preparation, Israelis put chutzpah first. Senor and Singer also show why Israel''s policies on immigration, R & D, and military service have spurred the country''s rise: Israel has more companies on the NASDAQ than Korea, Japan, Singapore, China, India, and all of Europe combined. There''s never been a better time to look at this remarkable and resilient country for some impressive, surprising lessons not only for other nations, but also for business people and organizations for everyone seeking economic success.

Start-up Nation responde a la pregunta de un billón de dólares: ¿cómo es posible que Israel - un país de 7,1 millones, 60 años, rodeado de enemigos, en un constante estado de guerra desde su fundación, sin recursos naturales - produzca mas start-ups que naciones grandes, pacificas y estables como Japon, China, India, Corea, Canada y el Reino Unido?Con la sagacidad de expertos en politica exterior, Senor y Singer examinan las lecciones de un pais impulsado por la cultura de la adversidad, que reduce las jerarquias y aumenta la espontaneidad - todo ello avalado por las politicas del Gobierno centradas en la innovacion.En un mundo donde economias tan diversas como Irlanda, Singapur y Dubai han intentado re-crear el Efecto Israel, hay lecciones empresariales que bien merece la pena destacar. A medida que los EEUU relanzan su economia y el espiritu de puede hacerse, este es el mejor momento para volver la vista hacia esta notable y resistente nacion para obtener algunas impresionantes y sorprendentes claves.

El talento de Israel explora cómo una nación pequeña y di versa, a menudo en conflicto y con desafíos internos, se haya mostrado inmune a muchos de los males que acechan a otras democracias prósperas. Los autores, Dan Senor y Saul Singer, investigan por que Israel tiene una de las tasas mas bajas de muertes por desesperacion y es considerada una de las naciones mas felices del mundo. El libro va mas alla de la conocida innovacion tecnologica y examina los valores de servicio, solidaridad y pertenencia que distinguen a la sociedad israeli. Tambien aborda innovaciones en sanidad, servicio militar y conciliacion laboral.

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