Rowan Simpson has spent two decades at the heart of some of New Zealand's most successful technology companies - including Trade Me, Xero, Vend and Timely. He's shared a number of his lessons over the years via his personal blog, LinkedIn and on the conference speaking circuit. Rowan is now the debut author of a new book How To Be Wrong which releases tomorrow. Book Hero has the book available for Pre-order - secure your copy today.
We've followed Rowan's career over the years and will be sure to pick up a copy and have a read ourselves as it's certain to be packed with lessons and insights for any entrepreneur or founder who's working hard to improve their business.
"Rowan is one of the smartest thinkers I have met on the unique potential Kiwi founders have to create globally significant businesses. This book brings extraordinary authenticity to this glossy opportunity while reminding us all that being wrong in a start-up is a necessary part of finding 'right'. Rowan reminds us that pursuing ambitious goals means getting comfortable with the idea of failing." Tim Brown - Co-Founder of Allbirds
"Every upcoming entrepreneur needs to read this immediately. Not just for the useful specifics, but more importantly, for his practical generosity: an empathetic and pragmatic perspective that is his real super-power. Ingest and apply that spirit to your own venture for the win-win." Derek Sivers - Author, ex-entrepreneur
"Founding a startup is often glamorised as all excitement and a smooth ride to success. The reality? It's bloody tough, messy, and far from a fairytale. This book cuts through the noise with a no-BS take, packed with juicy tales from some of New Zealand's most well-known startups." Ryan Baker - CEO & Co-Founder, Timely
"Most start up books focus on hyping up the destination and downplaying the messy, boring and difficult work involved in actually getting there. Rowan has captured the lessons from a successful career and shaped them into practical advice that will be incredibly useful to any founder or early stage employee." Michael Koziarski - ex CTO, Vend
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