John Nesheim

Author (High Tech Start Up) (The Power of Unfair Advantage), Entrepreneurship teacher for Cornell Univesity and Coach to CEOs of start-ups.

John Nesheim is an engineer and veteran of Silicon Valley. Since 1976, he has focused his research on how to improve the process of converting an idea into a world-class new enterprise. Mr. Nesheim teaches entrepreneurship for Cornell University and other schools in Asia and Europe. He is founder of the Nesheim Group, coaches CEOs of new enterprises and consults on entrepreneurship for corporations and governments.
His research findings led to discovery and documentation of the process "14 Steps to IPO" which are documented in his best-selling book, High Tech Start Up. Translated into four languages, it is used around the world by entrepreneurs, investors, governments, universities, corporations, and Wall Street to increase understanding of entrepreneurial effectiveness.
John Nesheim’s latest research led to the seminal work, The Power of Unfair Advantage: How to Create It, Build It and Use It to Maximum Effect.
“Essential tips, tools, and techniques for achieving world-class greatness. Every entrepreneur needs to read this book.” Guy Kawasaki, managing director of Garage Technology Ventures and author of The Art of the Start.
“Nesheim provides the road map for gaining an unfair competitive advantage, an imperative for entrepreneurs seeking to differentiate themselves in the increasingly competitive global tech industry.” Peter Buhl, General Partner, Blue Run Ventures
“. . . a gold mine.” Business Week

John Nesheim is the founder of the Nesheim Group. www.nesheimgroup.com. Its purpose is to gather and distribute best practices of professionals from around the world who are dedicated to improving the successes of the world-class new enterprise. Sharing between the global network of contributors delivers fresh ideas and innovation to CEOs of new enterprises and their investors.
Mr. Nesheim lives in Carmel, California.