Pattern Breakers

Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future

by Mike Maples Jr. & Peter Ziebelman

Pattern Breakers uncovers the hidden drivers of exceptional startup success, pushing you to challenge conventional wisdom. Dive into firsthand accounts and insights from game-changing ventures like Twitter, Twitch, and Lyft. Turn the ordinary on its head with developments that seem far-fetched at first but pave the way for revolutionary innovation.

About the author

Mike Maples Jr., a venture capitalist and Floodgate co-founder, backed early-stage powerhouses like Twitter and Twitch. He hosts the Pattern Breakers podcast and has graced the Forbes Midas List multiple times. Maples holds an MBA from Harvard and a BS in engineering from Stanford.

Peter Ziebelman teaches at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business and co-founded Palo Alto Venture Partners. He advises Fortune 500 companies and startups alike, while serving on various nonprofit boards. Ziebelman earned a master's in management from Stanford and a BS in combined sciences from Yale.

Shake up the status quo and spark revolutionary thinking

Ever pondered what sets truly groundbreaking innovations apart? What drives visionaries to question established norms and create something extraordinary? Take a moment to reflect on your own experiences with innovation and problem-solving. Do you typically follow the beaten path, or do you find yourself challenging the way things are done?

This summary will shed light on the delicate balance between recognizing patterns and breaking them to drive innovation. You'll explore how our knack for spotting patterns can sometimes stifle breakthrough ideas, and learn strategies to overcome this hurdle.

By grasping these concepts, you'll be better equipped to foster creativity, drive meaningful change, and potentially develop transformative innovations in your field or personal pursuits.

Let's dive in.