This core text and practical handbook presents a dynamic start-up framework with building blocks and steps to help readers to increase the success rate of their new venture. Taking a data-driven, iterative, and evidential approach, it guides readers to collect their own data at every stage, helping them to make strong business decisions based on empirical facts and develop their venture in a systematic way. Throughout the learning and venture creation process users will be supported by a multitude of handy tools and techniques. Cutting edge research is applied to practice to help users maximise their chances of entrepreneurial success and gain a critical understanding of the issues at hand. Drawing on the latest industry trends and tools, Start Up Navigator offers a state-of-the-art guide to new venture creation. It will be the ideal text for aspiring entrepreneurs keen to boost the success of their venture. It is also highly suitable for university students studying courses on entrepreneurship, new venture creation and start-up management at undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA level. Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/startup-navigator. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost. An interesting and insightful read; a lovely startup resource for both nascent and experienced entrepreneurs. The process is neatly packaged into meaningful sessions of profiling, prototyping, sourcing and scaling, coupled with experiential learning in the form of summaries, cases and navigation tools.