The Fixer

Bradley Tusk

The Fixer
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About this Book

In today's landscape, start-ups confront regulatory barriers set by entrenched industries cozy with politicians. By leveraging public opinion, as seen in Uber's battle with the NYC taxi lobby, and offering superior products/services, start-ups can challenge the status quo. However, they face hurdles like resistance from unions, exemplified by Handy's struggle for worker benefits. Yet, successes like Lemonade's triumph over insurance regulations showcase the power of strategic alliances and public support. Mobilizing customers, as FanDuel did, and adopting tech, like Bloomberg's campaign initiatives, illustrate innovative approaches to reshape politics and industries. Led by figures like Bradley Tusk, the push for mobile voting promises to revolutionize democracy, epitomizing the intersection of technology and politics in effecting change.

First Edition: 2018

Category: Self-Help

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Conclusion

7 Key Points


Conclusion

Start-ups can beat big rules and companies by gaining support, utilizing new technology, and forming connections with important people. By doing things differently and adopting innovative ideas like voting on phones, change can be achieved.

Abstract

In today's landscape, start-ups confront regulatory barriers set by entrenched industries cozy with politicians. By leveraging public opinion, as seen in Uber's battle with the NYC taxi lobby, and offering superior products/services, start-ups can challenge the status quo. However, they face hurdles like resistance from unions, exemplified by Handy's struggle for worker benefits. Yet, successes like Lemonade's triumph over insurance regulations showcase the power of strategic alliances and public support. Mobilizing customers, as FanDuel did, and adopting tech, like Bloomberg's campaign initiatives, illustrate innovative approaches to reshape politics and industries. Led by figures like Bradley Tusk, the push for mobile voting promises to revolutionize democracy, epitomizing the intersection of technology and politics in effecting change.

Key Points

  • Start-ups can challenge political systems by understanding politicians and their motivations.
  • Uber showed that direct communication with the public can influence city regulations.
  • Good products and customer support can turn users into advocates for change.
  • New companies face challenges from established players and must adapt their strategies.
  • Engaging customers directly with lawmakers can help start-ups gain support.
  • Technology can revolutionize voting and make it more accessible for everyone.
  • Mobile voting could boost participation and strengthen democracy for all citizens.

Summary

Start-ups Can Beat the System

In today's world, every industry has to play by the rules, and regulators set those rules. These regulators aren't elected; they're appointed by politicians who are always looking to secure their positions. Big players in sectors like transportation, finance, and gaming cozy up to these politicians, influencing regulations to protect their own interests. This setup makes it hard for new ideas and innovations to break through because many folks are content with how things are.

Start-ups can fight back by hitting politicians where it hurts—right in the polls. Politicians may seem powerful, but they're actually pretty insecure. They care more about staying in the office than anything else. Before taking them on, it's essential to understand what kind of politician you're dealing with

  1. “Typical Pols”: These folks may have their flaws, but they're not afraid of a little hard work.
  2. “Ideologues”: These are the true believers, like Rand Paul or Bernie Sanders. They're driven by their beliefs, whether you agree with them or not.
  3. “I'm Just Ha

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