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Overview

Sandra Shpilberg’s New Startup Mindset flips the script on the traditional Silicon Valley narrative. It’s not about burning the midnight oil, chasing investors, or scaling at breakneck speed.

Instead, she offers a practical, personal guide for founders who want to build meaningful, sustainable businesses. Get the book here.

The Problem with “Startup Culture”

Startup culture often feels like a high-stakes poker game:

• “Raise big money, grow fast, dominate the market.”

• Failure? That’s just part of the game.

But Shpilberg challenges this mindset. Why? Because it doesn’t work for everyone—and it often burns people out.

She writes:

"The startup world glorifies speed, but slow and steady often wins the race."