Skip to content

Consequence Quote by Eric Ries

“Start-up success is not a consequence of good genes or being in the right place at the right time. Success can be engineered by following the right process, which means it can be learned, which means it can be taught.” quote by Eric Ries
Download Open image
“Start-up success is not a consequence of good genes or being in the right place at the right time. Success can be engineered by following the right process, which means it can be learned, which means it can be taught.”

Eric Ries

About This Quote

Source Book: "The Startup Way", 2017

Startup success stems from repeatable processes, not luck or genetics; it can be taught and learned.

In simple terms: Success is engineered, not inherited.

Key Takeaway

Learn and apply proven processes.

Themes

entrepreneurship process learning

Mood

educational practical

Type

business leadership

When to use this quote

  • founder training
  • team workshops
  • process documentation
  • product development

Key Concepts

systems thinking skill acquisition scalability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What process could you improve?
  • How can you teach this to others?
A Different Perspective

Processes need constant refinement.

4.7 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Eric Ries

Explore all 138 Eric Ries quotes

More Consequence quotes

Browse all 3,099 Consequence quotes