Unscalable uncovers Silicon Valley’s lesser-known backstories of failure and achievement. Interviews (GitHub, Zenefits, DoorDash and more) showcase eclectic strategies and experiments, revealing the long and unpredictable road to startup success.
Big announcement today! If you'd rather read it in a browser, visit https://medium.com/@charlierguo/unscalable-bonus-bundles-a4cc669dc5e6
I’m really excited to announce everyone who orders multiple copies (paperback OR ebook) before January 31st, 2016 can get their hands on the following exclusive content:
* Bonus audio interviews with new founders and companies (including Inkshares, Lockitron, Tiny Farms, and more!)
* Over $6,000 worth of tools and services to help fight the unscalable fight
* Guides to help apply some of the unscalable lessons found in the book
* One-on-one emails/hangouts/chats with me
I’ve been working for the last couple of months to put together exclusive extras for backers who buy multiple copies of the book. If you’re interested in some additional content, some potential advice, or just want to get a second copy of the book for someone you know, this is your chance! So here’s the breakdown:
Side note: Reasons why you might want to chat with me.
To be clear, I’m not saying that I “have it figured out” or “know all the answers”. That’s rubbish. Success is never guaranteed in startups, and the vast, vast majority of them fail. BUT, at this point I’ve spent over a hundred hours talking to founders on the early days of their companies, and how they grew their users counts into the thousands or millions. Not to mention I’ve started a couple of companies of my own.
After all of this, I’d like to think that I at least have a short list of things NOT to do, if not some decent ideas on new techniques to try. So in our video chat we can discuss your company and potential ways for you to accelerate your growth doing unscalable things, while discussing some common pitfalls you may want to avoid.
Interested in something else, like collaborating on a talk or a workshop? Let me know and we can find a way to work it out.
Email unscalable.bonuses@gmail.com to get in touch! I’m going to spend the rest of December finalizing the content, and I’ll be messaging backers to confirm their bonuses in January.
P.S. Holy cow, we broke 1,500 copies! Everything is still on track to launch in January, I can't wait! The paperback copies have finally started to come in:
Okay you guys, here's the deal. I'm going to release another chapter and another piece of art as soon as we hit 35 readers. So, if you guys would be so kind, please share this campaign page on your Facebook and Twitters. This is a team effort you guys! I can't wait for you guys to see whats in store for these characters!
Hello my Dear Animals!
I’m proud to announce that soon after this past weekend concluded, “The Animal in Man” had crested over the halfway mark of the Sword & Laser publishing contest! Thank you all so much for bringing me here! As you know, I’ve been tirelessly reaching out to you, but it’s only because of your support that my work is worth anything. Thank you.
Author Jamison Stone has invited me to post more details about “The Animal in Man” on his blog! The short essay I put together delves a little deeper into how the story was born from my experiences with D&D, how it’s been shaped by Plato’s “The Allegory of the Cave,” and how I struggled to commit myself to writing it as life got a little busy. Please check it out!
And check out Jamison’s amazing book “Rune of the Apprentice” as well! There’s good reason this story by a very gifted writer has attracted over a thousand readers already: the hunt for Aleksi is one of harrowing action and suspense that will captivate your imagination and not let go. I cannot wait to see where the chase for this hero leads us. All of Jamison Stone’s pre-order profit will go directly to support US Military Families, so there is literally no reason I can devise for you not to put through an order for “Rune of the Apprentice”.
Again, thank you all so much for your support of the Inkshares platform. It is because of you that writers like myself and Jamison can tell our stories to the world. Thank you!
Good morning everyone!
Hi my (presumable) fellow nerds! Guess what's coming up sooner than soon?
HEY.
GUESS WHAT.
Get ready for the inaugural Inkshares Review-a-Thon! happening this Saturday!
On December 19th, all authors and readers are invited to leave reviews on currently funding Inkshares books using the Inkshares "leave a review" option.
Throughout the day we'll be hanging out on Twitter in the#InksharesReviews tag as we share our favorite book projects, answer author Q&As, debate the merits of astronauts with swords versus cavemen with lasers, and more!
Then, from 6 - 8pm ET, JF Dubeau and Paul Inman of theWriteBrain Podcast will be hosting a video livestream filled with author interviews, review readings, and live announcements of prize winners!
Prizes?!?!
Everyone who leaves a review on December 19th by 6pm ET will be eligible to win one of our fantastic general prizes:
Readers: Peruse the "currently funding" books on Inkshares and leave as many reviews as you want on Dec 19th. You could even start up a "must-have" list of books to order in case you win a free pre-order or the $30 in credits!
Authors: Join our review exchange to leave three reviews in exchange for two guaranteed reviews on your Inkshares project and a chance at author-exclusive prizes! Email me at cara.c.weston@gmail.com to learn more and get on the list.
It's gonna be fun.
