Customer Quote by Eric Ries
““Startup success is not a consequence of good genes or being in the right place at the right time. Startup success can be engineered by following the right process, which means it can be learned, which means it can be taught.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Startup Way, 2017
Success in startups stems from repeatable processes, not luck or genetics, and can be taught.
In simple terms: Startup success is learned, not inherited.
Key Takeaway
Focus on mastering proven processes.
Themes
entrepreneurship
process
learning
Mood
motivational
pragmatic
Type
instructional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- product development
- team building
- investor pitches
- growth hacking
Key Concepts
lean methodology
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What process steps are most critical for your venture?
- Can any startup truly be taught?
A Different Perspective
Process alone may not overcome market realities.
