Create More (Lessons Learned from a Life at the Edge of Entrepreneurship, in Five Acts)

Lead with Vision. Create with Purpose. Transform What’s Possible.

Whether you’re launching a new venture or leading change from within, entrepreneurial leadership is the key to building something that lasts. In Create More, Len Jessup—a university president, business school dean, and startup investor—shares transformative lessons from a life spent navigating the frontiers of innovation.

Drawing on decades of experience in higher education and entrepreneurship, Jessup offers a blueprint for becoming the kind of leader who sees opportunity where others see limitation. Through compelling stories and actionable insights, he reveals how entrepreneurial leaders drive progress, spark creativity, and inspire others to follow their lead.

This book is more than a reflection on success—it’s a practical guide for anyone who wants to lead with greater impact. You’ll learn how to cultivate the mindset, habits, and skills of high-performing entrepreneurial leaders.

You’ll also discover:

• the five essential traits shared by successful entrepreneurial leaders
• how to lead innovation in even the most traditional environments
• why resilience and vision matter more than resources ractical strategies to widen your leadership “aperture”
• how to create lasting value by building what only you can

If you’re ready to create more—this book shows you how.