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Cook’s PlayBooks is your go-to resource for actionable strategies, proven frameworks, and expert insights designed to help leaders scale startups, solve complex challenges, and inspire growth. Whether you’re navigating Series A funding, managing a team, or preparing for an IPO, these PlayBooks will equip you with the tools to succeed.

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Cook’s PlayBooks is curated frameworks and templates built from decades of experience in Silicon Valley, helping startups like Mozilla, Intuit, and Netflix navigate their most critical growth phases. These PlayBooks focus on linking Strategy, Structure, and Execution to drive measurable outcomes.

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Each post is curated from decades of experience in financial leadership, operational scaling, and startup coaching. These lessons are the building blocks of successful startups.

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