Through successes and failures with tech companies, Eric Ries began to realize there was a better way to develop a startup. Using his experiences, as well as valuable lessons learned from other industries, Ries identifies the difficulties a startup faces and how to build a more efficient--and successful--business. In the end, all of his advice comes down to saving the most important resource of all: time.

This summary of that bestselling business book covers such topics as:

• How to shorten project-development cycles
• Validated learning and rapid scientific experimentation
• Measuring progress accurately
• Identifying your customers' desires
• How to adapt to changing circumstances quickly