This book was not for me - unless you're planning on starting your own company, this book isn't applicable. This book seemed like an ad for Airbnb and Uber, only really focusing on how they changed the industry rather than mentioning the negative impacts of these companies ie. creating a housing crisis. As a business book centered around ecosystem innovation, it fails to see these companies outside of a Silicon Valley lens.

This book was great!
It shows you innovation from a different point of view to the one that we always get. I really liked this point of view as it is something we have forgotten because of all the tech startups and their way of solving problems.
The authors use real world examples to help the reader understand what they are talking about and be able to land the idea.
They also provide a clear strategy and checklists to achieve your goals.
Overall, this book is a good guide on how to solve complex and large issues with a new point of view. I would recommend it for any entrepreneur, startup manager, or simply a curious mind.

Do Bigger Things by Dan McClure and Jennifer Wilde is an inspiring book about unconventional thinking and creative problem-solving, which can allow you to change the world with powerful innovations.

I wasn’t sure what to expect going into Do Bigger Things but the title intrigued me. Before I started reading, I had the impression that most of the book would be over my head or beyond what I was willing to put in as I am not a natural entrepreneur and I am happy to say I was wrong. You don’t have to do it all alone, in fact, sometimes it’s better as a team, whether it’s a team of 2, 10, or even 20.

The concepts are easy to understand and you are given a lot of examples to help guide you through the process, which I appreciate. Dan McClure and Jennifer Wilde also include outlines of “road maps” you can follow to get your ambitious goal off the ground and at the end of each chapter, they give a basic summary of that chapter and a checklist to get you started in that area.

In Do Bigger Things, you are not only given Big Picture thinking, but also how to break that down to see the steps needed to get you there. As a visual learner, I appreciate that they don’t just “tell” you the information but they also “show” you through real-world examples.

I listened to the audiobook and the narration was excellent. This was an interesting business book. Although I felt at times it was a little repetitve. I did appreciate the way the described and explained the new role that is emerging with ecosystem innovation. I think that it was easy to read and accessible, and that readers of all ages could gain some insight from reading this book. I liked the encouragement to be flexible enough for ecosystem innovation, which I think will become more and more important in the lives of our youth. It also made me think of how some places say they are innovative, but really they are not really. Overall, it was a good book and I would recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley for the audioarc to preview.

I thought this book was so useful, I had my boss order 3 copies for my team!
I thought this did a great job of distilling a lot of the previous books on innovation into an easy to read, more recent book.
The focus on ecosystem innovation is very relevant to what I work in and it did a great job of walking through the importance of that.

In “Do Bigger Things,” authors Dan McClure and Jennifer Wilde champion "ecosystem innovation"—or, in other words, collaborative problem-solving—dynamic approaches that unite diverse groups to tackle complex challenges from every angle. The book captivates readers with engaging real-world examples and practical exercises. Drawing on their rich experiences with both global giants and local innovators, McClure and Wilde deliver a treasure trove of practical insights and inspiring stories. This guide not only encourages a broader approach to problem-solving but also provides invaluable "guardrails" for navigating ethical progress. It boldly challenges the idea that significant problems are beyond reach, making it an essential read for anyone enthusiastic about making meaningful changes and embracing lifelong learning.
While I do not necessarily harbor any entrepreneurship traits myself, I do enjoy learning about the skills necessary to successfully launch a new product or service.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook.