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Nautilus Book Awards' Better Books for a Better World Axiom Business Book Award WinnerGrubHub founder Mike Evans reveals the inside story of how he grew a multibilliondollar behemoth that changed the way we eat. Hungry and tired one night, Mike wanted a pizza, but getting a pizza delivered was a pain in the neck. He didnt want to call a million restaurants to see what was open. So, as an avid coder, he created GrubHub in his spare bedroom to figure out who delivered to his apartment. Then, armed with a $140 check from his first customer and ignoring his crushing college debt, he quit his job. Over the next decade, Mike grew his little delivery guide into the worlds premier online ordering website. In doing so, he entered the company of an elite few entrepreneurs to take a startup from an idea all the way to an IPO.GrubHubs journey from Mikes bedroom to Wall Street doesnt fit into how business schools teach entrepreneurship. In Hangry, he details stepbystep the grind of building an innovative business, with each chapter including sharp lessons for entrepreneurs and startups that Mike learned on the fly as he piloted GrubHub by the seat of his pants. Hangry reveals a decade of eightyhour work weeks, detailed steps of how Mike garnered his first customers, his hunt for financing dollars, cliffhanger acquisitions, the near collapse of his marriage, a brutally difficult merger, and a pair of tumultuous quit/unquit moments, all to steer the company to become one of the most successful startups in the world. With a razorsharp wit, Mike reveals hardwon truths about how startups succeedand even harderwon truths about how startups fail.Shocking everyone, at the pinnacle of startup success, Mike leaves it all behind, quitting the company he started to bike across the United States in search of balance. But eventually, the grand vistas of America bring the lessons of the past into focus, driving the realization that for entrepreneurs a hunger for success doesnt end, and he starts another company, even more ambitious than the first.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Hangry: A Startup Journey'? A: 'Hangry: A Startup Journey' tells the story of Mike Evans, the founder of GrubHub, detailing his journey from a struggling coder to leading a multibillion-dollar company. It emphasizes entrepreneurship, the challenges faced during startup growth, and the lessons learned along the way.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Hangry: A Startup Journey'? A: The author of 'Hangry: A Startup Journey' is Mike Evans, who is best known as the co-founder of GrubHub.
- Q: What type of book is 'Hangry: A Startup Journey'? A: 'Hangry: A Startup Journey' falls under the category of memoirs, specifically focusing on business and entrepreneurship.
- Q: How many pages does 'Hangry: A Startup Journey' have? A: 'Hangry: A Startup Journey' contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: When was 'Hangry: A Startup Journey' published? A: 'Hangry: A Startup Journey' was published on November 1, 2022.
- Q: What is the format of 'Hangry: A Startup Journey'? A: 'Hangry: A Startup Journey' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What key lessons does Mike Evans share in the book? A: In 'Hangry: A Startup Journey', Mike Evans shares insights on building a startup, including gaining initial customers, securing financing, and navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
- Q: Is 'Hangry: A Startup Journey' suitable for aspiring entrepreneurs? A: 'Hangry: A Startup Journey' is particularly suitable for aspiring entrepreneurs as it provides real-life lessons and experiences that can guide them in their own business ventures.
- Q: What awards has 'Hangry: A Startup Journey' received? A: 'Hangry: A Startup Journey' has received the Nautilus Book Awards' Better Books for a Better World and the Axiom Business Book Award.
- Q: Does 'Hangry: A Startup Journey' include any personal stories from the author? A: Yes, 'Hangry: A Startup Journey' includes personal stories from Mike Evans about his experiences during the journey of building GrubHub, including challenges he faced in both his personal and professional life.