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At Spin Up, we believe continued professional development is crucial. Whether you’re an experienced entrepreneur or venturing into this space for the very first time – we’ve got you covered. Let us save you the guesswork and share with you some of our favourite resources to fast-track your success.
Check out our SkillShare course!
If you are interested in our programs, we have curated a free course on SkillShare which summarises the main steps to commercialise your research.
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Spin Up Podcast
The Spin Up Podcast explores the interface of science and startups. Sharing the stories of the scientists who have taken their discoveries out of the lab and into the real world by launching companies. Find out more and listen on our Podcast page!
Recommended Reads
This reading list is prepared from the books we found helpful in developing our own businesses. We hope they provide some insight and inspiration to fuel you on your way. If you are interested in starting your journey, do purchase through these links, and in turn you'll be supporting our journey at no extra cost
If you'd be interested in listening to one of these great reads for free, you can follow our link for a free trial of Audible.
The Lean Start Up by Eric Ries
Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore
The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande
The Mom Test by Robert Fitzpatrick
Good to Great by James C. Collins
Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller
Zero to One by Peter Thiel with Blake Masters
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen
Founders at Work by Jessica Livingston
Superbosses by Sydney Finkelstein
Recommended Tools
Here's a list of our favourite software tools we use, they definitely make a difference in helping startup teams get up and running quickly and affordably
Xero for keeping track of accounting, sending invoices, and payroll
Last Pass for the secure management of passwords and storage for your business
SkillShare learn skills from graphic design to finance (14-day trial)
Canva for graphic design, developing branding and marketing materials
Notion for productivity, organisation and streamlining your workflows
Google Suite for company workflow and productivity
Siteground web hosting platform for easy website management
Slack for team communication, collaboration and productivity