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Summary
Ries examines why companies can move away from their stated purpose under financial and institutional pressure. He argues that good intentions need support from ownership, incentives and governance. The book considers structures that can help a business preserve its mission while facing demands for growth and profit.
Why read it Our view
Useful before a funding or ownership decision. Write down the mission, the pressures that could weaken it and who will have power when those goals conflict. Examine whether incentives and control support the promise the company makes to workers and customers.