Beyond the Garage

Your venture's biggest risk isn't your product - it's your people.Most ventures don't fall apart because of bad timing or flawed execution. They fall apart because the team breaks down. Misaligned co-founders. Toxic culture. Leadership gaps. Hiring the wrong people at the wrong time.Beyond the Garage is your guide to building the team that builds the company.Whether you're a founder launching your first idea, an investor supporting early-stage startups, an educator shaping tomorrow's entrepreneurs, or a leader navigating team growth - this book gives you the insight and tools to lead with clarity and build teams that last.Startup advisor and researcher Dr. Sudhir Mehta blends academic insight with decades of real-world leadership to help you: - Understand founder psychology and team dynamics- Choose the right co-founder - and avoid the wrong ones- Split equity fairly and define early roles- Hire and onboard your first 10 employees strategically- Resolve conflict and build trust under pressure- Evolve from founder to leader as your company scales- Apply practical tools like hiring scorecards, founder-fit assessments, and investor readiness diagnosticsWith a mix of storytelling, diagrams, and actionable worksheets, Beyond the Garage is a founder-friendly playbook - no MBA jargon, no corporate fluff - just what you need to build the team that builds your venture.If you want your startup to succeed, don't just build the product. Build the team that builds the company.