{"product_id":"9783031632839-building-trust-in-startup-communication-exploring-the-interplay-of-arguments-and-stories-in-the-case-of-the-nikola-corporation","title":"Born Marius - Building Trust In Startup Communication Exploring The Interplay Of Arguments And Stories In The Case Of The Nikola Corporation - Hardcover","description":"Binding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\nDescription: This open access book explores the intriguing narrative of Nikola Corporation's startup journey in this insightful case study examining its rapid ascent and subsequent decline from both a narrative and argumentative perspective. Founded by Trevor Milton Nikola initially garnered investor interest with promises of a cleaner sustainable alternative to diesel trucks. However the company's surge in valuation was short - lived as accusations from a short seller triggered a trust crisis exposing alleged deception and raising doubts about the company's technology claims. This case study particularly focuses on the nuances of startup communication emphasizing the critical importance of effective and trustworthy strategic communication for emerging tech ventures. It provides an in - depth look at the methods and tools necessary for startups to navigate initial skepticism and data limitations without exposing themselves to potential crises. Key insights include crafting compelling startup stories while maintaining trustworthiness meeting investor information needs in an argumentatively convincing structure recognizing the risks of blind faith in charismatic founders and implementing internal checks and balances to safeguard against deception. Nikola's story serves as a cautionary tale offering valuable lessons for entrepreneurs investors and scholars alike. This comprehensive examination sheds light on the challenges faced by startups dependent on emerging technologies and ambitious promises making it an indispensable addition to the reading list of entrepreneurs.\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: Building Trust In Startup Communication Exploring The Interplay Of Arguments And Stories In The Case Of The Nikola Corporation\u003cbr\u003e\nAuthor(s): Born Marius\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Springer International Publishing Ag\u003cbr\u003e\nBarcode: 9783031632839\u003cbr\u003e\nPages: 233 Pages, 66 Illustrations, Black And White; X, 190 P. 65 Illus., 31 Illus. In Color.\u003cbr\u003e\nPublication Date: 10\/27\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\nSeries: Springer Business Cases\u003cbr\u003e\nCategory: Business Communication \u0026amp; Presentation","brand":"Born Marius","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51337563930929,"sku":"IN-G-9783031632839","price":64.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/6759\/9594\/files\/9783031632839.jpg?v=1747041166","url":"https:\/\/bookdelivered.com\/products\/9783031632839-building-trust-in-startup-communication-exploring-the-interplay-of-arguments-and-stories-in-the-case-of-the-nikola-corporation","provider":"Book Delivered","version":"1.0","type":"link"}