From "AI-augmented founder" to "zero-shot learning", the startup world has developed its own unique and occasionally impenetrable language.
If you are learning about entrepreneurship, thinking of starting or joining a venture, or dipping your toes into the world of investing, the sheer volume of acronyms, buzzwords, and technical phrases can leave you feeling overwhelmed.
That is where the newly revised and updated Third Edition of The Startup Lexicon comes in. Packed with over 100 important new terms, including essential, cutting-edge AI terminology, this book is designed to clear up the confusion. Featuring contributions from academics, seasoned founders, investors, and key players across the tech ecosystem, it deciphers the hidden language of the startup world.
RRP: £12.99 | Publication Date: 15 October 2026 | ISBN: 9781917490320 | Publisher: Right Book Press
By combining clear, straightforward definitions with illuminating real-world stories that provide rich context and colour, The Startup Lexicon serves as an indispensable resource for anyone navigating one of the fastest-growing sectors in business. Whether you are studying in a classroom, stepping into a boardroom, or brushing up before a high-stakes pitch or partnership meeting, this book is your ultimate companion.
Meet the Authors: Ken Valledy & Eamonn Carey
Behind this essential guide are two seasoned experts with deep roots in the global tech and entrepreneurial landscape:
- Ken Valledy - With a rich background spanning corporate leadership, scaling businesses, and advising entrepreneurial ventures, Ken brings a sharp focus on commercial strategy and communication, helping bridge the gap between traditional business and modern innovation.
- Eamonn Carey - A well-known figure in the international startup and venture capital community, Eamonn is a general partner, accelerator leader, mentor, and regular speaker on technology, investing, and the future of work.
Together, Ken and Eamonn bring decades of front-row experience watching startups succeed, fail, and build their own language. Their combined insights ensure that The Startup Lexicon isn't just a glossary of dry definitions, but a practical guide written by people who live and breathe the ecosystem every day.
What the Community Says
"This is the Rosetta Stone of early-stage language. It levels the playing field by demystifying the jargon, terminology and acronyms that often act as a barrier to those entering the ecosystem." - Roei Samuel, Exited Founder & Angel Investor
Roei Samuel’s praise highlights exactly why this book is our must-read for October: The Startup Lexicon dismantles unnecessary barriers so that great ideas, not just insider jargon, drive the future of business.
Grab your copy of The Startup Lexicon (3rd Edition) today and never get left behind in a meeting again!
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