Exponential organizations. Why new organizations are ten times better, faster, and cheaper than yours (and what to do about it)

Salim Ismail identifies a new type of organization—the "exponential organization"—that manages to grow at an accelerated pace by leveraging technology, communities and data. Unlike traditional companies based on linear scale, these organizations use automation, platforms and people to generate disproportionate impact.

With case studies of companies like Airbnb and Instagram, the book offers a practical roadmap for transforming businesses and organizational structures. Essential for entrepreneurs, leaders and innovators who want to understand the dynamics that define success in the 21st century.

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Changpeng ZhaoFounder and former CEO · Binance

”An excellent book about organizations, and I found this book more relevant as we scaled up our team.”

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