The Real Startup Book: A Free Open Source Lean Startup Guide
Second update — and we need your feedback to make it better.
By Kenny · Quick Answer: The Real Startup Book is a free, open source guide to lean startup methodology published under a Creative Commons license, meaning anyone can use, remix, and build on it. As practitioners, we can download the latest PDF from realstartupbook.com, access the draft on Google Drive, and contribute feedback — with every contributor listed as an author. The project is actively seeking community comments and corrections to improve the guide at every stage.
We have a new update for the Real Startup Book available here: Download For those unfamiliar with this project, please read our first update. Since the Real Startup Book is under Creative Commons, anyone will be able to use, remix, and rehash what we come up with under the terms of that license. If you’re not familiar with Creative Commons, it basically means the book will be like open source software: free to use for the benefit of the community. It will also be written by the community. Everyone who contributes will be listed as an author.
Getting Feedback
What we most need right now is feedback from you. We’re asking for feedback at every stage of the process. Comments and corrections are critical to getting this project right! Our staging server is google drive and you can access The Real Startup Book draft. Just ask and we’ll give you commenting access. You can also download the pdf version here and send us feedback. You can tweet @RealStartupBook as well. Anything works. Download
What should we change?
Is there anything we should be doing that we’re not? Some test we should be running better? Probably…please let us know in the comments below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Real Startup Book?
The Real Startup Book is an open source, Creative Commons guide to lean startup methodology written by and for the entrepreneurship community. Because it’s under a Creative Commons license, anyone can use, remix, and rehash the content freely. Contributors are listed as authors, making it a truly community-driven resource.
Is the Real Startup Book free to download?
Yes, the Real Startup Book is completely free to download. As an open source project under a Creative Commons license, it’s available at no cost for the benefit of the community — similar to how open source software works. You can download the PDF version directly from realstartupbook.com.
How can I contribute feedback to the Real Startup Book?
There are several ways we welcome feedback. You can request commenting access to the draft on Google Drive, download the PDF and send feedback through the Kromatic contact page, or tweet @RealStartupBook. The team is actively seeking comments and corrections at every stage of the process to get the project right.
Can I remix or reuse content from the Real Startup Book?
Absolutely. Since the Real Startup Book is published under a Creative Commons license, you’re free to use, remix, and rehash the content under the terms of that license. As product managers and entrepreneurs, we benefit when knowledge is shared openly, and this project was designed with exactly that philosophy in mind.
How do I become a listed author on the Real Startup Book?
Everyone who contributes to the project gets listed as an author. You can contribute by providing feedback, suggesting corrections, or helping improve the content. Simply reach out through Google Drive comments, the contact form, Twitter, or blog comments to start participating in this community-written guide.
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