Start-Up City: Inspiring Private and Public Entrepreneurship, Getting Projects Done, and Having Fun
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (880 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1610916905 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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There has been a revolution in urban transportation over the past five years—set off by start-ups across the US and internationally. While many large city governments, such as Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C., have begun to embrace creative forms and processes of government, most still operate under the weight of an unwieldy, risk-averse bureaucracy.With the advent of self-driving vehicles and other technological shifts upon us, Gabe Klein asks how we can close the gap between the energized, aggressive world of start-ups an
William C. Habig said An inspiring book about changing cities. Gabe Klein is an entrepreneur who gave his unique talents to Washington and Chicago by starting bike sharing and Zipcar.. Great Perspective. Creative (Brave) Thinking. Kyle Wagenschutz Gabe's perspective on radically changing the bureaucracy and stagnant culture that can plague governments is spot on. Not only does Gabe describe what has helped him achieve success, but those actions are already being replicated in cities across the US to positive effect. "Start-Up City" is a quick read and provides encouragement and inspiration for those working in cities tha. Five Stars Roadmap for those tired of talking who want to start doing
"Let me cut to the chase: Gabe Klein’s Start-Up City: Inspiring Private & Public Entrepreneurship, Getting Projects Done, and Having Fun is a delightful book.Accessible, narrative driven,and with some keen insights for practice, Start-Up City is worth your time and your money."