About The Startup Student
A practical guide for students and young professionals to start their entrepreneurial journey.
The Book
The Startup Student is a practical, actionable handbook for starting a business while you're still in school. It combines tactical, modern entrepreneurship practices with specific resource recommendations and clear implementation steps.
While especially valuable for students still in school, this book serves as a practical guide for anyone approaching entrepreneurship with a learning mindset.
About the Author
Andrew Ashur began his entrepreneurial journey as a junior in college. Since then, he has raised over $18M in venture capital, founded a Y Combinator-backed company, and made the Forbes 30 Under 30 List.
His first company, Lucid Bots, builds robots for labor-intensive tasks and was founded while he was attending Davidson College. Lucid, a Charlotte-based company, has been featured in TechCrunch and Forbes and was recognized as the fastest growing robotics manufacturer in the United States.
Andrew is on a mission to positively impact 1,000,000 entrepreneurs by sharing the wisdom and experience he has gained throughout his journey.
Target Audience
College & High School Students
Students seeking an alternative to traditional career paths
Young Professionals
Those questioning the corporate ladder and seeking more fulfilling work
Learner's Mindset
Anyone ready to start their entrepreneurial journey with a focus on learning
First-time Founders
Those who want practical guidance and resources for their first venture
Why This Matters Now
- 1
Traditional career paths no longer guarantee fulfillment or security
Many high-achievers pursue cliché career paths without thinking critically about what they want to do.
- 2
Modern tools make entrepreneurship more accessible than ever
Technology has lowered the barriers to entry for starting a business.
- 3
Learning and adapting quickly is the new competitive advantage
The ability to learn fast and apply knowledge is more valuable than traditional credentials.
- 4
Starting earlier allows more time for compound growth
Similar to personal finance, the value of compounding efforts matters a lot in business.
- 5
The cost of experimentation has never been lower
It's easier than ever to test ideas and iterate quickly with minimal investment.
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