The Lean Startup - Building on the Shoulders of Giants

Eric Ries launches his new book, ‘The Startup Way’ this month.

You should probably get yourself a copy. It is very good. In it he shows how to apply the ideas that have become so well established in startups to make larger organizations more agile and innovative. Looking through our copy, we were struck by how many of the speakers at Business of Software over the years have had an influence on his thinking.

We're hosting Eric for an evening discussion in London on November 15th - JOIN US - and thought we would take a look at some of the people who have influenced his thinking.

Here’s a few Business of Software Conference talks (transcripts too) from some of the people who Eric cites as driving his thinking… Click the pictures to watch the talks.

Rita Gunther McGrath

Created the concept of Discovery Driven Planning in order to encourage a more entrepreneurial mindset in corporations.

Alex Osterwalder

The Business Model Canvas is a way of thinking about business planning that is far more flexible and agile than the traditional business plan.

Clayton Christensen

Tony Ulwick

Bob Moesta & Chris Spiek

Bob Dorf (co-author with Steve Blank of the Startup Owner’s Manual)

Geoffrey Moore

Don Norman

And finally, before the Lean Startup was even a book, here is Eric talking about dead white men, the Toyota way, pivots and everything Lean in 2010.

We’re looking forward to catching up with The Lean Startup man himself, Eric Ries, in London, November 15th 2017.

Do join us- save your place here.