Bob Dorf

Bob Dorf is the author of The Startup Owner's Manual: The Step-by-Step Guide for Building a Great Company, a best-selling book that provides a step-by-step guide on how to turn an idea into a successful business. Considered the “definitive startup manual,” Bob Dorf’s book has been recommended and praised by entrepreneurs and business owners alike.

An experienced business entrepreneur, Bob Dorf has a long history of success in the business world. He is currently managing director of Dorf & Nelson LLP, a venture capital and consulting firm that specializes in early-stage technology companies. From 2006 to 2015, Bob served as a managing partner at The Founders’ Den, a private workspace and incubator for startup entrepreneurs.

In addition to The Startup Owner's Manual, Bob Dorf has co-authored several other books, including The Scale-Up Workbook, nThrive and Re-engineering Small Business for Big Profits. All of his books are designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners create successful, sustainable companies.

Bob Dorf’s vision of starting and growing successful companies has earned him recognition from national business and entrepreneurial organizations. In 2016, he was recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s “35 Under 35”, recognizing the 35 most influential young entrepreneurs in the country. He was also recognized in 2016 as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist. Additionally, Bob Dorf is a sought-after speaker and consultant, giving lectures and consulting engagements on topics related to entrepreneurship and venture capital.

In The Startup Owner's Manual, Bob Dorf provides valuable advice on how to create a successful company. He breaks down the process of starting a business into nine “steps”, focusing on each aspect of a startup’s development. Starting with a solid idea and laying the groundwork, Bob Dorf takes the reader through the processes of validating their idea and building the company, including hiring the right people, product development, and marketing. The book also offers helpful advice about the process of fundraising, as well as tips for launching the business.

For readers who need a concrete and straightforward guide for starting their companies, The Startup Owner's Manual provides an invaluable resource. It offers an organized and reliable framework for launching a business, and is full of practical advice from a successful entrepreneur. If you're an aspiring entrepreneur or business owner looking for a viable roadmap, Bob Dorf’s book is a must-read and a great way to get started.