Each time startups and innovations fail, huge amounts of money, time, passion, and skill are wasted. Yet, with the right processes, their success could be significantly improved. This book by Eric Ries is not just about starting a new business. It’s about developing new products or services successfully under conditions of great uncertainty, reducing wastage, and building an adaptive organization that can thrive in a rapidly changing world. In this free version of The Lean Startup summary, you’ll get a synopsis of the lean startup concept and key principles/processes.