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24 alternatives to The Startup Mixtape

A guide to building & launching a high-growth tech startup

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Startup Mixtape launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Startup Communities▲241

   How to build communities of entrepreneurs

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Startup Mixology▲71

   Guide to Building and Growing Startups (Audiobook)

   2015 · audible.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   The Startup Checklist▲111

   25 steps to a scalable, high-growth business

   2016 · gust.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Lean B2B: Build Products Businesses Want▲70

   Practical guide to B2B startups

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Building Great Startup Teams▲61

   A guide to attracting, hiring and retaining employees

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   StartupTalks▲176

   A curated collection of startup related videos and podcasts

   2014 · startuptalks.tv · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Paperboy▲174

   A collection of articles to help build your startup

   2015 · paperboy.fm · its alternatives →

8. 8
   The Art Of Startup Fundraising▲85

   Pitching investors, negotiating the deal, & everything else

   2016 · startupfundraising.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Startup Funding Book▲63

   Beginner’s guide to getting your startup financed

   2017 · startupfundingbook.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Learning To Launch▲228

    Stop failing. Start launching.

    2016 · learningtolaunch.co · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Traction▲192

    How startups can achieve consumer growth

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Bookshelf Tips▲114

    Discover great books by entrepreneurs

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    The Lean Startup▲149

    Use continuous innovation to create successful businesses

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    How To Start A Startup Without Ruining Your Life▲147

    A guide to changing the world & embracing the rollercoaster

    2017 · library.superhi.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    The Tech Entrepreneur's Survival Guide: ▲61

    How to Bootstrap Your Startup, Lead Through Tough Times

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    The Design Sprint▲181

    An upcoming book and list of resources from Google Ventures

    2015 · gv.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    The Rocketship Book▲178

    The best startup insights of 2014 from 100+ entrepreneurs

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Startup Series eBook▲100

    Interviews with 25 startup founders

    2014 · startupseries.co · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Growing a Million Dollar Company▲123

    30+ lessons on startup success & failure

    2015 · baremetrics.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Startup Book Buzz▲106

    One new startup related book recommended each week

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Fundraising Field Guide▲137

    Field guide for early stage high-growth companies

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Powerbooks▲104

    Bite-sized Knowledge for Entrepreneurs

    2014 · powerbooks.strikingly.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Startup Bundle▲79

    Learn to design, code, and market your startup

    2015 · blackfriday.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Hello, Startup▲76

    A programmer's guide to building products, tech & teams

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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