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NEW YORK - PennZone -- Jeff Nelson, Co-Founder and COO of Blavity Inc. and AfroTech, and Founder of Cinchapi, has announced the release of his debut book, "Hacking the Startup Paradox: 20 Strategies to Build a Business from Scratch." This book is a must-read for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs, offering a clear, and actionable roadmap for navigating the challenges of early startup growth,  known as the Startup Paradox.

Drawing on his extensive experience as a serial entrepreneur, Nelson presents solutions to the conundrum of assembling a team without funding, building a product without a team, acquiring customers without a product, and securing funding without customers. "Hacking the Startup Paradox" provides scalable strategies, innovative methods, and proven techniques to overcome these intertwined challenges.

The book serves as a comprehensive guide, rivaling expensive accelerators and mentorship programs. It equips entrepreneurs with the knowledge, insights, and tools necessary to unlock their startup's potential.

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Inside "Hacking the Startup Paradox," readers will discover:

• Scalable solutions to assemble a team before raising funds.
• Innovative methods to build a product without a dedicated team.
• Proven techniques to acquire customers before having a product.
• Unique pathways to secure funding without customer traction.

"Hacking the Startup Paradox" is the equivalent of months of mentorship in print, tailored for first-time founders with big ideas but unsure where to start. With this book, aspiring entrepreneurs hold the key to unlocking their startup's potential, filled with actionable advice tested on the front lines of entrepreneurship.

Jeff Nelson's impressive background includes co-founding Blavity Inc. and AfroTech. AfroTech is the premier network and global gathering of inclusive tech companies and innovators. Blavity Media Group, a leading provider of solutions for black audiences and the enterprises aiming to reach them, boasts an expansive portfolio of brands including Blavity House Party, Travel Noire, 21Ninety, and Blavity Entertainment.

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As a serial entrepreneur, Nelson's companies have raised over $13 million in venture funding, successfully acquired three other companies, and created hundreds of jobs. His new book, "Hacking the Startup Paradox," encapsulates the lessons learned from these experiences, providing entrepreneurs with a practical guide to overcome the most daunting startup challenges.

Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5RHJPJJ

About Jeff Nelson:

Jeff Nelson is the Co-Founder and COO of Blavity Inc. and AfroTech. He also founded Cinchapi and has a notable track record as a serial entrepreneur. Nelson's ventures have collectively raised over $13 million in venture funding, acquired multiple companies, and created numerous jobs. His new book aims to share his hard-earned insights and strategies with the next generation of entrepreneurs.