From Communist to venture capitalist -- "I will survive" -- This time with feeling -- When things fall apart -- Take care of the people, the products, and the profits--in that order -- Concerning the going concern -- How to lead even when you don't know where you are going -- First rule of entrepreneurship: there are no rules -- The end of the beginning.

Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on building and running a startup -- practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn't cover, based on his popular ben's blog. Publisher's description.