Business Books by our Founder, Andrew
We have written comprehensive books on launching tech projects and implementing AI in your apps or businesses. We hope these resources prove helpful on your journey!
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The Control Standard: How to Become the Person Leaders Trust to Own What Matters
Activity is cheap, but control compounds. Most teams have plenty of activity; the harder question is whether the work is genuinely under control — whether someone owns it, whether the next step has a date, and whether anyone has decided what happens if the plan misses. The Control Standard is a short, practical operating standard for managers, founders and senior individual contributors who want to be observably easier to trust with important work.
Execute Your Tech Idea: A Step by Step Guide for Non-Techies, Professionals, Managers, and Startups
Have an idea for an app or online portal? If so, this book is for you! Execute Your Tech Idea is a step-by-step guide for non-techies to help you learn the fundamentals of launching a tech project. Its step-by-step nature aims to gradually build your knowledge to provide you with the tools you need to succeed in an approachable and easy-to-understand format.
The ChatGPT Guide for Business: A Quick-Start Guide to Effective AI Use and Prompt Engineering In Work and Business
Discover the power of AI for your business with this essential guide to ChatGPT! Full of practical applications and techniques, learn how to harness AI to boost productivity, enhance your work and gain a competitive edge. From business communications to project management, marketing and more, learn how to use AI responsibly. A must-read for you or your team!
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