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See, Solve, Scale: How Anyone Can Turn an Unsolved Problem into a Breakthrough Success Kindle Edition

by Danny Warshay (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 63 ratings
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Inspired by Brown University’s beloved course—The Entrepreneurial Process—Danny Warshay’s See, Solve, Scale is a proven and paradigm-shifting method to unlocking the power of entrepreneurship.

The Entrepreneurial Process, one of Brown University’s highest-rated courses, has empowered thousands of students to start their own ventures. You might assume these ventures started because the founders were born entrepreneurs. You might assume that these folks had technical or finance degrees, or worked at fancy consulting firms, or had some other specialized knowledge. Yet that isn’t the case. Entrepreneurship is not a spirit or a gift. It is a process that anyone can learn, and that anyone can use to turn a problem into a solution with impact.

In See, Solve, Scale, Danny Warshay, the creator of the Entrepreneurial Process course and founding Executive Director of Brown’s Center for Entrepreneurship, shares the same set of tools with aspiring entrepreneurs around the world. He overturns the common misconception that entrepreneurship is a hard-wired trait or the sole province of high-flying MBAs, and provides a proven method to identify consequential problems and an accessible process anyone can learn, master, and apply to solve them.

Combining real-world experience backed by surprising research-based insights, See, Solve, Scale guides the reader through forming a successful startup team and through the three steps of the process: find and validate a problem, develop an initial small-scale solution, and scale a long-term solution. It also details eleven common errors of judgment that entrepreneurs make when they rely on their intuition and provides instruction for how to avoid them.

Leveraging Warshay’s own entrepreneurship successes and his 15 years of experience teaching liberal arts students, See, Solve, Scale debunks common myths about entrepreneurship and empowers everyone, especially those who other entrepreneurship books have ignored and left behind. Its lasting message: Anyone can take a world-changing idea from conception to breakthrough entrepreneurial success.

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"One of the 10 Most Inspiring Business Books For 2022" ―CEO Today
"One of the Top 22 (#4) Business Books of 2022" ―Next Big Idea Club
"One of the 10 Entrepreneurship Books in 2022 that Stood Out" ―YourStory

“Sneaking into Danny’s famous course at Brown was one of the best entrepreneurial investments I’ve ever made. Now with See, Solve, Scale anyone can learn Danny’s essential business secrets to bring their ideas to life.”
―Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb and Chairman of Airbnb.org

“Want to make the world a better place? Learn how to be an entrepreneur! In See, Solve, Scale, Danny is masterful at breaking that intimidating word into simple, clear steps that anyone can follow."
―Evan Sharp, co-founder of Pinterest

“If you are an entrepreneur or ever dreamed of creating something that matters, this book is a low-risk, high-reward resource for making it happen.”
 ―Teresa Amabile, Baker Foundation professor, Harvard Business School

“Brown University doesn’t need a business school―it has Danny Warshay. For liberal arts grads with a passion to improve the world and be their own boss, See, Solve, Scale helps you escape Plato’s cave and see the entrepreneurial light.”
―Barry Nalebuff, Milton Steinbach professor, Yale School of Management, and cofounder of Honest Tea

“See, Solve, Scale makes what has been exclusive Ivy League training accessible to everyone. It is now my go-to recommended reading for all entrepreneurs we engage with in the diverse communities we serve and beyond.”
―Marcos Gonzalez, founder and managing partner, VamosVentures

“Danny Warshay’s See, Solve, Scale makes a fundamental connection between a liberal arts education and entrepreneurship. That he does so with stories and examples of a diverse set of founders of all ages and backgrounds makes this the perfect book for all aspiring entrepreneurs.”
―Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D., president, Spelman College

“Danny Warshay is an entrepreneurial hero unlocking the power of entrepreneurship for the rest of us. Read it, roll up your sleeves, and change the world.”
―Andrew Yang, Former 2020 Presidential Candidate, entrepreneur, and non-profit founder

“A visionary tome...[Warshay] may have written the most practical, down-to-earth business book since Stephen R. Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.”
―Providence Journal

“[Warshay] delves into the ins and outs of entrepreneurship, challenging popular misconceptions and making you believe that you can do it too.”
―CEO Today Magazine, “The 10 Most Inspiring Business Books for 2022”

"Written not for 'Big E' Entrepreneurs like Jobs, Bezos and Musk, but for 'little e' entrepreneurs like college undergraduates or any person with a problem in need of a methodology to 'see' the problem better, 'solve' it with more imagination and 'scale' it bigger. See, Solve, Scale provides everyone with the methodology and tools to create and realize innovative value for themselves, their communities and the world."
―Bob Johnston, Founder and Managing Associate, Strategy Innovation Group

About the Author

DANNY WARSHAY is the founding Executive Director of the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship and Professor of the Practice at Brown University. He began his entrepreneurial pursuits while an undergraduate at Brown as a member of the Clearview Software startup leadership team. Apple acquired Clearview, and since then, he has co-founded and sold companies in fields ranging from software and advanced materials to consumer products and media. Danny received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. He lives in Providence.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08R2JKPBY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Press (March 22, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 22, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 17783 KB
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 308 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1250272319
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DANNY WARSHAY is the founding Executive Director of the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship and Professor of the Practice at Brown University. He also runs workshops on Entrepreneurship in corporate, nonprofit, academic, and governmental contexts in countries around the world. He began his entrepreneurial pursuits while an undergraduate at Brown as a member of the Clearview Software startup leadership team. Apple acquired Clearview, and since then, he has co-founded and sold companies in fields ranging from software and advanced materials to consumer products and media. Danny received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. He lives in Providence.

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See, Solve, Scale will help bring focus and clarity to any entrepreneurial mission
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See, Solve, Scale will help bring focus and clarity to any entrepreneurial mission
After reading Danny Warshay's book, See, Solve, Scale, I plan to recommend it to all of the entrepreneurs and startups who come to me for legal or business advice. The book lays out Professor Warshay's time-tested three-part framework for successful innovation that he calls the “See, Solve, Scale Entrepreneurial Process.” Author Danny Warshay has brought to bear his substantial real-world, academic, and advisory experience to create a book that is clear, concise, and practical. He has spent years testing and refining these concepts both in his own startups and also in working internationally with entrepreneurship organizations, private companies, non-profits, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Warshay's ideas are readily applicable to many types of problems and for improving the functioning and results of all types of organizations, not just startups. I have worked with hundreds of startups and I highly recommend this book to all entrepreneurs and startup advisors.
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Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars See, Solve, Scale will help bring focus and clarity to any entrepreneurial mission
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2022
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After reading Danny Warshay's book, See, Solve, Scale, I plan to recommend it to all of the entrepreneurs and startups who come to me for legal or business advice. The book lays out Professor Warshay's time-tested three-part framework for successful innovation that he calls the “See, Solve, Scale Entrepreneurial Process.” Author Danny Warshay has brought to bear his substantial real-world, academic, and advisory experience to create a book that is clear, concise, and practical. He has spent years testing and refining these concepts both in his own startups and also in working internationally with entrepreneurship organizations, private companies, non-profits, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Warshay's ideas are readily applicable to many types of problems and for improving the functioning and results of all types of organizations, not just startups. I have worked with hundreds of startups and I highly recommend this book to all entrepreneurs and startup advisors.
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5.0 out of 5 stars See, Solve, Scale will help bring focus and clarity to any entrepreneurial mission
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2022
After reading Danny Warshay's book, See, Solve, Scale, I plan to recommend it to all of the entrepreneurs and startups who come to me for legal or business advice. The book lays out Professor Warshay's time-tested three-part framework for successful innovation that he calls the “See, Solve, Scale Entrepreneurial Process.” Author Danny Warshay has brought to bear his substantial real-world, academic, and advisory experience to create a book that is clear, concise, and practical. He has spent years testing and refining these concepts both in his own startups and also in working internationally with entrepreneurship organizations, private companies, non-profits, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Warshay's ideas are readily applicable to many types of problems and for improving the functioning and results of all types of organizations, not just startups. I have worked with hundreds of startups and I highly recommend this book to all entrepreneurs and startup advisors.
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Brian Kosar
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2022
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I listened to this audio book on several long trips recently. It was the best written book on entrepreneurship that I have ever read. I loved the flow and examples the author used to make practical examples of his points. My son has taken classes with the author and had great things to say about his class. This was the next best thing to being in class and it didn’t disappoint. It’s a very easy read/listen and I devoured it in two long trips. I highly recommend this book to anybody who ever has had aspirations of starting a business or is intrigued by the how a successful entrepreneur’s mind works.
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Nancy Famolari
4.0 out of 5 stars Problem Solving - Not Just for Entrepreneurs
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2022
The focus of this book is on how to help people who want to start a company. The strategy is to find a need or a way to solve a problem. Then don’t be constrained by your current resources. Think outside the box about what will make the idea a success. Finally have a vision about how the world will change if you are successful. The last objective will keep you focused on the goal during the times when things aren’t going perfectly and keep you from giving up.

The book is very readable. The author presents his ideas and follows them up with examples of both successful and not so successful entrepreneurs. I particularly liked the inclusion of the not so successful. Sometimes I find it off-putting to hear only success stories. Failure is a learning experience also.

While this book is clearly aimed at people who want to make a difference and have their own companies. There are other groups who can benefit from these ideas. You may not have to start your own business. It can be equally challenging to move an established business into more profitable areas.

The problem solving principles can be used by anyone even if the objective isn’t to start a business. The most difficult thing for most people embarking on a project is identifying a workable problem. This book presents good strategies for this. I think anyone could benefit from reading this book and translating the ideas into their own area.

I received this book from St. Martin’s Press for this review.
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John C
5.0 out of 5 stars If a founder could only read one book they should read this one
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2022
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I can’t praise this masterpiece enough. See, Solve, Scale is a gift to the startup world. It’s an absolute must read and I put it in my top 3 or 4 business books of all time. Danny is so gifted in the way he distills down decades of experience into a very easy to understand and enjoyable manual. It’s a book you carefully place on the bookshelf for easy access to reference later on.
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christian malone
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2023
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Tells about business and how to make a successful business
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yael
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book - highly recommended !!
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2022
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As an avid reader of business books - I must admit this book introduces a new level of authenticity, professionalism and practical knowledge.
Fluent writing, interwoven with stories and practical advice - suitable for all kind entrepreneurs or those who want to become entrepreneurs.
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Tara Alemany, Emerald Lake Books
3.0 out of 5 stars Good for some businesses, but not others
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2023
As a recovering serial entrepreneur, I was excited to read this book, especially because I'm in the scaling phase of my current (and last) business. However, I found this was suitable mostly if your version of scaling involved finding investors; not if you wanted controlled growth that you scaled on your own.

While this book is based on a course the author teaches, I did find it to be repetitive. The stories were engaging, but there was little practical instruction as to how to apply certain principles to your own business and seemed to emphasize businesses that were national (even international) brands, rather than something a bit more relatable for your average entrepreneur.

After I got about 2/3 into it, it just wasn't holding my attention anymore, so I gave up on it. Based on another reviewer's comment, the last third is about pitching and raising funds, so all the more reason for me not to finish. That's now how I plan to scale my company.

So, this book may be very good if you have the type of business that you could envision going on Shark Tank or the Dragon's Den to raise more capital and become a household name. But if you've got a smaller business that serves a niche market, as I do, it's not going to help you very much.

Thank you to Danny Warshay, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for an advance review copy.
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Rahul Dey
5.0 out of 5 stars Entrepreneurs shape the world and this book teaches you how to do just that perfectly
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2022
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Easy to read, filled with examples, and exemplifies ‘practice what you preach’ as the author Danny himself has been an entrepreneur , has helped make entrepreneurs, and has been teaching it for decades!
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