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Peak Teams: Mastering the Habits of Unstoppable Venture-Backed Companies Paperback – November 9, 2023

by Jeff James Martin (Author)

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The challenges and pressures faced by VC-backed CEOs and founders—and their teams—are unlike anything else.

When you’re building something that’s never been done before, there’s no roadmap. You’re responsible for meeting the needs of your team, clients, and partners…and of course, your investors and board members. You’re juggling growth targets, internal misalignment, and raising capital—often all at once. And the whole time, you’re deeply aware of the pressure from all sides. Your drive to push forward—to build, solve, and create—is unstoppable, but it can often feel like everything is on your shoulders, and you’re hiking up a steep mountain buried in a fog.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Build the right team, and you’ll go from facing challenges alone to maximizing opportunities together. Jeff James Martin has spent a two-decade career on the ground with VC-backed teams trying to answer the question: What makes some VC-backed companies succeed, and others fail? This book holds the answer.

Peak Teams is a holistic blueprint for building an unstoppable team and empowering them with the core habits that create winning behaviors. In this book, you’ll learn the Peak Teams System, a framework of habits and tools designed specifically for venture-backed teams. With the alignment, focus, accountability, and visibility Peak provides, you’ll part the fog surrounding your business and get everyone—investors, partners, clients, and employees—heading up to the mountain’s peak together.

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"Venture-backed startups operate in a league of their own, fraught with distinct hurdles and high stakes. The Peak Teams System provides a guide for any VC-backed CEO to align their team, master the basics, and drive toward success."

- Sam Yagan, Managing Director Corazon Capital, Co-Founder of SparkNotes & OkCupid, Former CEO of MTCH

"I hate book blurbs (see my blog). That said, if Jeff's passion for helping CEO/founders equals the energy he put into this book, it will be a great read."

- Brad Feld, Partner at Foundry and author of Venture Deals and Startup Boards

"As a former operator and someone that's coached countless startups, Jeff Martin's been there. Being a startup founder will always be hard, but Jeff's executable OS makes the journey easier to navigate."

- Janine Davis, Managing Partner and Executive Coach at Evolution

"Techstars has a handful of tried and true criteria for selecting our investments, and the first three are team, team, team! With Peak Teams, Jeff powerfully explains the habits that drive unstoppable founders and unstoppable teams."

- David Cohen, Co-founder and Chairman at Techstars

"Jeff's framework for helping founders succeed is truly unique. He's supported many of the founders that I've backed and have set them up for long-term success."

- Jenny Fielding, Co-founder + Managing Director of Everywhere Ventures

"Jeff has crafted the definitive playbook for CEOs of high-stakes, venture-backed companies. I strongly recommend that you read this!"

- Michael Moe, Founder at Global Silicon Valley

"Peak Teams is a practical guide for CEOs and teams navigating the complex terrain of entrepreneurial businesses and their teams. With a focus on clear communication, regular cadences, and fostering a culture of learning, Martin offers a systematic approach to help organizations achieve their goals effectively. This book provides a roadmap for turning good teams into exceptional ones."

- Matt Hulett, CEO of PetMeds, Former President of Rosetta Stone and author of Unlock

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Collective Genius Media (November 9, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 260 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1962341135
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1962341134
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.65 x 8.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #294,644 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Over the course of a two-decade career, Jeff James Martin has worked with hundreds of venture-backed leadership teams, from seed to exit, and investors across the US and worldwide. Jeff has personally founded, sold, and played multiple roles at venture-backed technology companies. In 2004, Jeff founded Collective Genius to assist CEOs, founders, and investors to build high-performing teams. As a mentor to accelerator programs and a go-to for VC firms’ portfolio companies globally, Jeff has become a sought-after speaker worldwide. Jeff lives in Los Angeles with his wife and five kids, where he teaches and competes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a black belt and coaches high school athletics.

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John DuBois

Teeming with great advice

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2023

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I’ve been following Jeff James Martin for a long time now so when his new book came out I picked up a copy right away.

I’ll be honest, I don’t really care for business “fluff” books. Perhaps you’ve experienced the same: while you’re reading the latest and greatest business bestseller you get pumped and excited but once you’ve finished you’ve realized you’ve just read a couple of hundred pages about someone else’s success without learning anything in the process on how to achieve your own. There’s lots of examples of success stories in these types of books but other than a general theme of “They can do it and you can do it, too!” you end up no further than where you started only adding to the frustration.

I’m glad to say, however, that Peak Teams is NOT one of these types of books. Sure, the author shares real-life examples, but more often than not these are case examples of certain relatable, but undesirable, scenarios CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs often find themselves in during periods of rapid growth. Stuck in a cycle of endless meetings just rehashing all of the previous meetings? Dealing with poor communication or no communication at all? Team members not taking ownership? Confusion over who even owns what process? Overwhelmed by so many demands at once you don’t even know where to begin? This book gives you the insight on how to address these issues and the actual steps on how to fix them as well.

The author not only gives us case studies from his own experience on how to confront and resolve these problems, he provides you with the tools themselves so you can do the same. This isn’t just an advertisement of the services he offers, this is a step-by-step guide on how to get it done. It’s like having a paper version of the author there himself walking you through the process complete with mock lists and assignments that you can recreate yourself when bringing your own team to its maximum potential. This isn’t just another “fluff” book. It’s the real deal. Highly recommended to anyone who works with teams, whether you’re a CEO or not. There’s plenty of good takeaways for any level or background to make sure that you and your team make it to the peak of the mountain successfully together. Grab your rucksack and let’s go!

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Tyler

Want unstoppable growth for your company? Read Peak Teams!

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023

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Entrepreneurial leaders know how hard it is to predictably scale the growth of their companies. In Peak Teams, Jeff Martin walks through tools, processes, and stories to help leaders in venture-backed companies scale to their highest peak potential.

For those who have not had the privilege of meeting Jeff Martin yet, he is an incredibly gifted human being. He has actively listened to the challenges and opportunities of tech leaders his entire life. Having learned from thousands of entrepreneurs and technology leaders, he chooses to leverage what he has learned to mentor, coach, consult, and train those who seek guidance on how to grow and scale their companies.

The final line of the book contains words of wisdom for all entrepreneurs and growth-minded leaders: "Keep climbing, my friends. Never, never, never stop climbing."

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Shawn

Not just for VC backed Companies

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023

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Jeff Martin has carefully crafted the Peak Teams system to allow CEOs/Founders to control the company better and focus on growing the business throughout any stage of VC funding. This book provides a simplicity of concepts and adds a practical framework to empower teams to communicate and operate in tandem to reach optimal output. Martin's years of experience working with VC back companies is evident throughout this book with his depth of knowledge and attention to key factors.

Although not a CEO/Founder myself, working in Health Care IT, I found useful concepts that I can implement across the teams I oversee, to leverage higher performance and a more in-sync team. Regardless of the industry you work in, this book is a must-read for any leader looking to add more tools in their back pocket.

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Alex S.

Transforming Startups into Giants

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023

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"Peak Teams" cuts through the noise with straight-up, practical advice for anyone in the startup scene. It's like Jeff's right there with you, sharing the raw truths about scaling a business. His advice, "Keep climbing, my friends. Never, never, never stop climbing," isn't just inspiring, it's a genuine call to keep pushing, no matter the odds.

This book is a must for entrepreneurs at any stage, packed with real-world insights and strategies. Jeff's not just sharing knowledge; he's giving you a playbook based on real experience. For anyone serious about making an impact in their business, "Peak Teams" is an essential read. Jeff's approach is direct, honest, and incredibly valuable in the entrepreneurial journey.

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Idonthaveaname

Excellent insight and wisdom aimed at anyone building a fast growing company (or organization)

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023

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What I love about this book is that Jeff truly understands the challenges CEOs and team leaders face when building and scaling a company. He knows the pain points firsthand and isn't regurgitating the same old staple advice on teambuilding we've all heard before.

I captured so many nuggets from this book, it's an excellent read for anyone in a leadership role at a growing company or organization. Highly recommended!

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Michael McGuire

Wow! I really enjoyed reading this book...I can't wait to apply some of the nuggets outlined!

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023

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Peak Teams is an amazingly easy read with extremely valuable, timely information for putting into practice immediately with any venture-backed team. I appreciated the step-by-step approach that show the reader how the blueprint can be applied simply and quickly. I would highly recommend this book for anyone building or managing a team!

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023

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This book is a must read for entrepreneurs or anyone involved in building a VC business. It’s a clear and compelling read that will help you get your business off on the right foot or course correct if you’ve fallen off track.

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023

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Creating Winning Teams: “Peak Teams” is the ultimate guide to creating winning teams in the startup world.

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