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Christopher Wylie

Mindf*ck: Inside Cambridge Analytica’s Plot to Break the World

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If you're fascinated by the intersection of technology, psychology, and politics, "Mindf*ck: Inside Cambridge Analytica's Plot to Break the World" is a must-read. This gripping account by Christopher Wylie, a former insider, unveils the shocking tactics used by Cambridge Analytica to manipulate public opinion and influence elections. Prepare to have your perceptions challenged as you uncover the dark secrets of the political landscape.

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Stone Brad

The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon

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**Winner of the 2013 Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award**Though Amazon.com started off delivering books through the mail, its visionary founder, Jeff Bezos, was never content with being just a bookseller. He wanted Amazon to become ‘the everything store’, offering limitless selection and seductive convenience at disruptively low prices. To achieve that end, he developed a corporate culture of relentless ambition and secrecy that's never been cracked. Until now...Jeff Bezos stands out for his relentless pursuit of new markets, leading Amazon into risky new ventures like the Kindle and cloud computing, and transforming retail in the same way that Henry Ford revolutionized manufacturing. Amazon placed one of the first and largest bets on the Internet. Nothing would ever be the same again.

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Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography

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Highly recommended as it provides deep insights into the life of Steve Jobs, his work style, leadership qualities, and his approach towards innovation. The book also highlights his failures and how he turned them into opportunities. It is a must-read for entrepreneurs who want to learn about leadership and innovation in the tech industry.

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Brad Stone

The Everything Store : Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon

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The Everything Store provides an in-depth account of Jeff Bezos' journey towards building one of the world's most successful companies. It tells the story of Amazon's transformation from a bookstore to an everything store, and how its founder's relentless pursuit of new markets propelled the company into risky ventures like the Kindle and cloud computing. If you're interested in learning about the man behind the company that forever changed the way we shop and read, The Everything Store is the book for you.

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Leigh Gallagher

The Airbnb Story : How Three Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions of Dollars ... and Plenty of Enemies

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This is the inside, behind-the-scenes story of airbnb -- the company reshaping how we travel. Two broke art school graduates set up a platform that – in six short years – became the largest provider of accommodation in the world. Now valued at $25.5 billion, it is in the very top tier of Silicon Valley ‘unicorn’ startups.Yet Airbnb has been controversial – disrupting a $500 billion hotel industry makes you a few enemies – and many regulators and politicians want to shut it down. Hotel owners don’t know whether to copy it or kill it, neighbours of Airbnb rentals complain about transient visitors, hosts report increases of damaged property, and some tech industry analysts think it’s grossly overvalued. Beyond the headlines and the horror stories, Airbnb has changed the terms of travel for a whole generation. People who care more about finding like-minded locals than hotel breakfasts, and which has found a platform to build trust between hosts and guests in a way that hotels have struggled to replicate.This is the first, definitive book to tell the remarkable story behind Airbnb in all its forms–cultural zeitgeist, hotel disruptor, enemy to regulators–and the first in-depth character study of its leader Brian Chesky, the thoughtful, curious 34-year old founder and CEO, by the journalist who knows him best. On the way we’ll discover why their business idea took root, the mistakes they made and how they learned from them, how they have grown surrounded by controversy, the parallels with Uber, and where they are going next.

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David A. Vise

The Google Story

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This book is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the rise of one of the most influential companies in the digital age. Delve into the captivating journey of Google, from its humble beginnings to its status as a global powerhouse. Gain insight into the cutting-edge technology and innovative practices that have propelled Google to the forefront of the tech industry. With meticulous research and unprecedented access, this book offers a riveting account of how Google revolutionized the way we access information and transformed the digital landscape.

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Jeffrey S. Young, William L. Simon

ICon Steve Jobs : The Greatest Second Act in the History of Business

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This unauthorized biography on Steve Jobs provides invaluable insights and details on his journey, from his unprecedented success with Apple and Pixar to his downfall from the company he co-founded. The book chronicles his second act, his return to Apple, and his major contributions to the company's phenomenal growth and impact on various industries. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the history of computing, movies, and music.

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Duncan Clark

Alibaba : The House That Jack Ma Built

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This book is a must-read for those who want to understand China's booming private sector and Alibaba's role in shaping it. With exclusive interviews and unprecedented access, it provides an authoritative, compelling narrative of Jack Ma's journey from humble beginnings as an English teacher to founding one of the world's largest e-commerce companies. It also sheds light on the challenges and controversies Alibaba faces as it expands its reach into finance and entertainment, both in China and overseas.

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Michael Lewis

Flash Boys

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the inner workings of the financial industry. With a gripping narrative, it exposes the shocking truth behind the scams and manipulations that took place within the banking system. Prepare to be both horrified and fascinated as you delve into the dark underbelly of high finance.

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Walter Isaacson

Innovators : How a Group of Inventors, Hackers, Geniuses and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution

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Following his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, The Innovators is Walter Isaacson's story of the people who created the computer and the Internet. It is destined to be the standard history of the digital revolution and a guide to how innovation really works. What talents allowed certain inventors and entrepreneurs to turn their disruptive ideas into realities? What led to their creative leaps? Why did some succeed and others fail? In his exciting saga, Isaacson begins with Ada Lovelace, Lord Byron's daughter, who pioneered computer programming in the 1840s. He then explores the fascinating personalities that created our current digital revolution, such as Vannevar Bush, Alan Turing, John von Neumann, J.C.R. Licklider, Doug Engelbart, Robert Noyce, Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs, Tim Berners-Lee and Larry Page. This is the story of how their minds worked and what made them so creative. It's also a narrative of how their ability to collaborate and master the art of teamwork made them even more creative. For an era that seeks to foster innovation, creativity and teamwork, this book shows how they actually happen.

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Marc Benioff

Trailblazer : The Power of Business as the Greatest Platform for Change

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The founder and CEO of Salesforce reveals the secrets to building a world-class culture and offers a model for leadership that will define the most successful companies of the future.Trailblazer is Marc Benioff's answer to the one question he's most often asked: what is the secret to driving continuous growth and innovation. His answer: building a culture where values permeate everything you do. As the world has grown vastly more complicated, says Benioff, new pressures, threats, and moral conundrums have inserted themselves into the daily agenda. And none of us in the business world can afford to sit on the sidelines and ignore what's going on outside the walls of our workplaces. Because in the future, profits and progress will no longer be sustainable unless they serve the greater good.In a rare behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of one of the world's most admired companies, he reveals how Salesforce's core values--trust, customer success, innovation, and equality--create value: how they have become the company's greatest competitive advantage, and the most powerful engine of its success.Along the way, Benioff describes how the company's values come to life, forming the bedrock of a resilient company culture that empowers every employee, at every level, to do the best work of their lives. And he shares insights and best practices for anyone in any company who wants to adapt their culture to thrive in the face of the inevitable disruption ahead. Whether you run a company, lead a small team, or have just draped an ID badge around your neck for the first time, Trailblazer reveals how anyone, in any workplace, can become a powerful agent of change.

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Nick Bilton

Hatching Twitter

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Twitter seems like a perfect start-up success story. In barely six years, a small group of young, ambitious programmers in Silicon Valley built an $11.5 billion business out of the ashes of a failed podcasting company. Today Twitter boasts more than 200 million active users and has affected business, politics, media, and other fields in innumerable ways. Now Nick Bilton of the New York Times takes readers behind the scenes with a narrative that shows what happened inside Twitter as it grew at exponential speeds. This is a tale of betrayed friendships and high-stakes power struggles as the four founders—Biz Stone, Evan Williams, Jack Dorsey, and Noah Glass—went from everyday engineers to wealthy celebrities, featured on magazine covers, Oprah, The Daily Show, and Time’s list of the world’s most influential people. Bilton’s exclusive access and exhaustive investigative reporting—drawing on hundreds of sources, documents, and internal e-mails—have enabled him to write an intimate portrait of fame, influence, and power. He also captures the zeitgeist and global influence of Twitter, which has been used to help overthrow governments in the Middle East and disrupt the very fabric of the way people communicate.

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Jonathan Rosenberg, Eric Schmidt

How Google Works

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Both Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg came to Google as seasoned Silicon Valley business executives, but over the course of a decade they came to see the wisdom in Coach John Wooden's observation that 'it's what you learn after you know it all that counts'. As they helped grow Google from a young start-up to a global icon, they relearned everything they knew about management. How Google Works is the sum of those experiences distilled into a fun, easy-to-read primer on corporate culture, strategy, talent, decision-making, communication, innovation, and dealing with disruption.The authors explain how the confluence of three seismic changes - the internet, mobile, and cloud computing - has shifted the balance of power from companies to consumers. The companies that will thrive in this ever-changing landscape will be the ones that create superior products and attract a new breed of multifaceted employees whom the authors dub 'smart creatives'. The management maxims ('Consensus requires dissension', 'Exile knaves but fight for divas', 'Think 10X, not 10%') are illustrated with previously unreported anecdotes from Google's corporate history.'Back in 2010, Eric and I created an internal class for Google managers,' says Rosenberg. 'The class slides all read 'Google confidential' until an employee suggested we uphold the spirit of openness and share them with the world. This book codifies the recipe for our secret sauce: how Google innovates and how it empowers employees to succeed.'

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Brian Merchant

The One Device : The Secret History of the iPhone

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The One Device is a captivating read for anyone interested in the history and impact of the iPhone. Merchant's firsthand account of the creation of the iPhone takes readers on a journey through history and around the world. The book provides a unique insight into one of the most innovative companies in history, as well as the development of cutting-edge technology that we now take for granted.

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Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs

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"Steve Jobs" is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration on innovation and leadership. This biography showcases the extraordinary life and ferocious drive of a creative entrepreneur who revolutionized six industries. Isaacson's portrait is an unvarnished account, filled with insights about character, leadership, and values. Recommended for anyone seeking practical lessons on how to connect creativity with technology to create value in the 21st century.

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Ashlee Vance

Elon Musk : Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

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Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and innovator behind SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity, sold one of his internet companies, PayPal, for $1.5 billion. Ashlee Vance captures the full spectacle and arc of the genius's life and work, from his tumultuous upbringing in South Africa and flight to the United States to his dramatic technical innovations and entrepreneurial pursuits. Vance uses Musk's story to explore one of the pressing questions of our age: can the nation of inventors and creators who led the modern world for a century still compete in an age of fierce global competition? He argues that Musk is an amalgam of legendary inventors and industrialists including Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Howard Hughes, and Steve Jobs. More than any other entrepreneur today, Musk has dedicated his energies and his own vast fortune to inventing a future that is as rich and far-reaching as the visionaries of the golden age of science-fiction fantasy

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Brad Stone

Amazon Unbound

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Amazon Unbound could be a good read for business enthusiasts who want to understand one of the world's most powerful and feared companies' operations. The book covers Amazon's evolution and acquisitions over the last decade, including the turn in public sentiment that criticizes Amazon's monopolistic practices. The book provides a well-researched and unvarnished portrait of Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos.

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Christopher Wylie

Mindf*ck : Cambridge Analytica and the Plot to Break America

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For the first time, the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower tells the inside story of the data mining and psychological manipulation behind the election of Donald Trump and the Brexit referendum, connecting Facebook, WikiLeaks, Russian intelligence, and international hackers.Mindf*ck goes deep inside Cambridge Analytica's "American operations," which were driven by Steve Bannon's vision to remake America and fueled by mysterious billionaire Robert Mercer's money, as it weaponized and wielded the massive store of data it had harvested on individuals in--excess of 87 million--to disunite the United States and set Americans against each other through psychological manipulation. Bannon had long sensed that deep within America's soul lurked an explosive tension. Cambridge Analytica had the data to prove it, and in 2016 Bannon had a presidential campaign to use as his proving ground.Christopher Wylie might have seemed an unlikely figure to be at the center of such an operation. Canadian and liberal in his politics, he was only twenty-four when he got a job with a London firm that worked with the U.K. Ministry of Defense and was charged putatively with helping to build a team of data scientists to create new tools to identify and combat radical extremism online. In short order, those same military tools were turned to political purposes, and Cambridge Analytica was born. Wylie's decision to become a whistleblower prompted the largest data crime investigation in history. His story is both exposé and dire warning about a sudden problem born of very new and powerful capabilities. It has not only exposed the profound vulnerabilities and profound carelessness in the enormous companies that drive the attention economy, it has also exposed the profound vulnerabilities of democracy itself. What happened in 2016 was just a trial run. Ruthless actors are coming for your data, and they want to control what you think.

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Ben Mezrich

The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook: A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal

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This book is a thrilling, real-life account of how Facebook came to be, filled with sex, money, genius, and betrayal. It takes you on a rollercoaster journey, from the lonely nights of two best friends searching for success at Harvard to the explosive conflicts that turned them into enemies. If you're fascinated by the dark underbelly of tech success stories, this captivating book is a must-read.

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Nicholas Carlson

Marissa Mayer and the Fight to Save Yahoo!

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This book would be particularly appealing to entrepreneurs or those interested in business strategy. It offers a fascinating look into Marissa Mayer's leadership and decision-making, as well as the inner workings of a tech giant. Readers can expect plenty of drama and corporate intrigue, as well as insights into what it takes to revive a struggling company in the digital age.

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Samantha Parent Walravens, Heather Cabot

Geek Girl Rising - Inside The Sisterhood Shaking Up Tech

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This book would be a good read for anyone who wants to dive into the untold stories of women in the tech industry. With a focus on grassroots level innovators, Geek Girl Rising brings to light the courageous female entrepreneurs and technologists who are driving change and fighting for their place in the tech revolution. It's an inspiring and informative read that challenges the stereotypes and celebrates the resilience and determination of women in tech.

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Ben Mezrich

Bitcoin Billionaires : A True Story of Genius, Betrayal and Redemption

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Recommended for readers interested in the Winklevosses' journey of redemption and crypto's rise to prominence. Mezrich's fast-paced writing style and insider access make for an engaging read.

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Ben Horowitz

The Hard Thing About Hard Things : Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers

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The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz is an honest and relatable guide to the challenges entrepreneurs face in building and running a successful startup. A standout feature is Horowitz's use of rap lyrics to help illustrate key lessons, adding a fun and unique twist to traditional business advice. Recommended for anyone seeking a no-nonsense approach to entrepreneurship.

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Gregory Zuckerman

The Man Who Solved the Market : How Jim Simons Launched the Quant Revolution SHORTLISTED FOR THE FT & MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2019

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Gregory Zuckerman, the bestselling author of The Greatest Trade Ever and The Frackers, answers the question investors have been asking for decades: How did Jim Simons do it?Shortlisted for the Financial Times/McKinsey Business Book of the Year AwardJim Simons is the greatest money maker in modern financial history. No other investor--Warren Buffett, Peter Lynch, Ray Dalio, Steve Cohen, or George Soros--can touch his record. Since 1988, Renaissance's signature Medallion fund has generated average annual returns of 66 percent. The firm has earned profits of more than $100 billion; Simons is worth twenty-three billion dollars.Drawing on unprecedented access to Simons and dozens of current and former employees, Zuckerman, a veteran Wall Street Journal investigative reporter, tells the gripping story of how a world-class mathematician and former code breaker mastered the market. Simons pioneered a data-driven, algorithmic approach that's sweeping the world.As Renaissance became a market force, its executives began influencing the world beyond finance. Simons became a major figure in scientific research, education, and liberal politics. Senior executive Robert Mercer is more responsible than anyone else for the Trump presidency, placing Steve Bannon in the campaign and funding Trump's victorious 2016 effort. Mercer also impacted the campaign behind Brexit.The Man Who Solved the Market is a portrait of a modern-day Midas who remade markets in his own image, but failed to anticipate how his success would impact his firm and his country. It's also a story of what Simons's revolution means for the rest of us.

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John Carreyrou

Bad Blood : Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the inner workings of startup culture and what can go terribly wrong. Carreyrou masterfully tells the story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos, the Silicon Valley unicorn that wasn't. The book is a thrilling account of a corporate scandal, combined with a lesson on the importance of ethics and honest leadership.

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Jill Tracie Nichols, Satya Nadella, Greg Shaw

Hit Refresh : The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone

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Foreword by Bill GatesMicrosoft’s CEO tells the inside story of the company’s continuing transformation, tracing his own personal journey from a childhood in India to leading some of the most significant technological changes in the digital era. As much a humanist as engineer and executive, Nadella concludes with his vision for the coming wave of intelligent technologies and a distinct call to action for leaders everywhere.Hit Refresh is about individual change, about the transformation happening inside of Microsoft and the technology that will soon impact all of our lives—the arrival of the most exciting and disruptive wave of technology humankind has experienced: artificial intelligence, mixed reality, and quantum computing.It’s about how people, organizations, and societies can and must transform "hit refresh" in their persistent quest for new energy, new ideas, and continued relevance and renewal. At its core, it’s about us humans and how our one unique quality—empathy—will become ever more valuable in a world where technological advancement will disrupt the status quo as never before.Satya Nadella explores a fascinating childhood before immigrating to the U.S. and how he learned to lead along the way. He then shares his meditations as sitting CEO—one who is mostly unknown following the brainy Bill Gates and energetic Steve Ballmer. He tells the inside story of how a company rediscovered its soul—transforming everything from culture to their fiercely competitive landscape and industry partnerships. Nadella concludes with his vision for the coming wave of technology and by exploring the potential impact to society and delivering call to action for world leaders."Ideas excite me," Nadella explains. "Empathy grounds and centers me." Hit Refresh is a reflection, meditations, and series of recommendations presented as algorithms from a principled, deliberative leader searching for improvement—for himself, for a storied company, and for society.

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John Carreyrou

Bad Blood : Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

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This book is a gripping account of the rise and fall of Theranos, a multibillion-dollar startup that promised to revolutionize the medical industry. With its captivating narrative, the book delves into the elaborate scams, corporate intrigue, and the downfall of a company once valued at nearly $10 billion. A must-read for anyone interested in uncovering the truth behind Silicon Valley's biggest scandal.

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Ben Mezrich

The Accidental Billionaires

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The Accidental Billionaires is a captivating read that provides a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes drama of the creation of Facebook. This book offers insight into the friendship and ultimate downfall of Eduardo Saverin and Mark Zuckerberg in a thrilling narrative that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. If you're interested in entrepreneurship, tech start-ups, or Silicon Valley culture, this is a must-read.

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Biz Stone

Things a Little Bird Told Me: Confessions of the Creative Mind

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"Things a Little Bird Told Me" is a must-read for anyone in need of inspiration and motivation to pursue their dreams. Biz Stone's personal stories and insights offer valuable lessons on creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. This book reminds readers that failure is a necessary step on the path to success and that asking questions is a free and effective way to learn. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or simply looking for a captivating memoir, "Things a Little Bird Told Me" is sure to leave a lasting impact.

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Leigh Gallagher

The Airbnb Story : How Three Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions of Dollars ... and Plenty of Enemies

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The Airbnb Story tells the captivating tale of how Airbnb came to be one of the largest providers of accommodations in the world in less than a decade. This book is fit for entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts who are looking to learn more about one of Silicon Valley's top-tier startups. It not only captures the remarkable journey of Airbnb, but also dives into the disruptive nature of the hotel industry. Leigh Gallagher provides insights into the controversies that the company has faced, along with the challenges that arose as a result of public rental in private neighbourhoods. The book also takes an in-depth look at Brian Chesky, the curious co-founder and CEO of Airbnb. Anyone looking to be inspired by unconventional ideas would find this book an exciting read.

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Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg

How Google Works

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Seasoned Google executives Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg provide an insider's guide to Google, from its business history and disruptive corporate strategy to developing a new managment philosophy and creating a corporate culture where innovation and creativity thrive.Seasoned Google executives Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg provide an insider's guide to Google, from its business history and disruptive corporate strategy to developing a new managment philosophy and creating a corporate culture where innovation and creativity thrive.Google Executive Chairman and ex-CEO Eric Schmidt and former SVP of Products Jonathan Rosenberg came to Google over a decade ago as proven technology executives. At the time, the company was already well-known for doing things differently, reflecting the visionary-and frequently contrarian-principles of founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. If Eric and Jonathan were going to succeed, they realized they would have to relearn everything they thought they knew about management and business.Today, Google is a global icon that regularly pushes the boundaries of innovation in a variety of fields. How Google Works is an entertaining, page-turning primer containing lessons that Eric and Jonathan learned as they helped build the company. The authors explain how technology has shifted the balance of power from companies to consumers, and that the only way to succeed in this ever-changing landscape is to create superior products and attract a new breed of multifaceted employees whom Eric and Jonathan dub "smart creatives."Covering topics including corporate culture, strategy, talent, decision-making, communication, innovation, and dealing with disruption, the authors illustrate management maxims ("Consensus requires dissension," "Exile knaves but fight for divas," "Think 10X, not 10%") with numerous insider anecdotes from Google's history, many of which are shared here for the first time.In an era when everything is speeding up, the best way for businesses to succeed is to attract smart-creative people and give them an environment where they can thrive at scale. How Google Works explains how to do just that.

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Blake J. Harris

Console Wars : Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle That Defined a Generation

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Console Wars would be a great read for video game enthusiasts interested in the history and business aspect of the industry. The book provides an in-depth look at how Sega challenged Nintendo's video game monopoly, the unconventional tactics used by Tom Kalinske and his team to transform Sega, and the corporate war that followed. It is unique in its focus on the business side of the video game industry and provides insights into the strategies of market leaders.

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Michael Lewis

Flash Boys

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This book is a thrilling exposé on the hidden world of high-frequency trading, revealing the shocking truth behind how the stock market is manipulated by computer algorithms. Through the lens of a group of eccentric individuals, Michael Lewis uncovers the dark secrets and corruption that fuel the financial industry. If you've ever been curious about how Wall Street truly operates, this eye-opening read is a must.

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Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs

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Steve Jobs is a must-read for anyone interested in the story of one of the greatest business leaders and innovators of our time. The book provides an unvarnished view of Jobs' passions, perfectionism, obsessions, artistry, devilry, and compulsion for control that shaped his approach to business and the innovative products that resulted. It's an instructive and cautionary tale, filled with lessons about innovation, character, leadership, and values.

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Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs

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If you're fascinated by the enigmatic Steve Jobs and the tech revolution he fueled, Walter Isaacson's biography is a must-read. Every page is ripe with the raw intensity of Jobs' personality and the groundbreaking innovations he led. This book doesn't just recount the life of a tech mogul; it delves deep into the psyche of a man who forever changed how we interact with technology. It's a compelling narrative that might ignite your own creativity and ambition.

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John Carreyrou

Bad Blood - Secrets And Lies In A Silicon Valley Startup

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The full inside story of the breathtaking rise and shocking collapse of a multibillion-dollar startup, by the prize-winning journalist who first broke the story and pursued it to the end in the face of pressure and threats from the CEO and her lawyers.In 2014, Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes was widely seen as the female Steve Jobs: a brilliant Stanford dropout whose startup "unicorn" promised to revolutionize the medical industry with a machine that would make blood tests significantly faster and easier. Backed by investors such as Larry Ellison and Tim Draper, Theranos sold shares in a fundraising round that valued the company at $9 billion, putting Holmes's worth at an estimated $4.7 billion. There was just one problem: The technology didn't work.For years, Holmes had been misleading investors, FDA officials, and her own employees. When Carreyrou, working at The Wall Street Journal, got a tip from a former Theranos employee and started asking questions, both Carreyrou and the Journal were threatened with lawsuits. Undaunted, the newspaper ran the first of dozens of Theranos articles in late 2015. By early 2017, the company's value was zero and Holmes faced potential legal action from the government and her investors. Here is the riveting story of the biggest corporate fraud since Enron, a disturbing cautionary tale set amid the bold promises and gold-rush frenzy of Silicon Valley.

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Leander Kahney

Inside Steve's Brain

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"Inside Steve's Brain offers a comprehensive analysis of Steve Jobs' leadership style, his critical thinking, and his unwavering commitment to authenticity. It is an ideal book for anyone who aspires to be a great leader or thrive in the business world. Kahney's book inspires readers to think differently and challenge the status quo, much like Jobs himself."

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Brad Stone

The Upstarts - How Uber, Airbnb, And The Killer Companies Of The New Silicon Valley Are Changing The World

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Recommended for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking inspiration and lessons in tech industry innovation. This book offers a captivating account of the rise of Uber and Airbnb, showcasing the determination and audacity of their founders. It highlights the challenges they faced, including ethical and legal obstacles, and provides insights into the changing landscape of business in the digital age. A must-read for those interested in the transformative power of technology in shaping our world.

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David Kirkpatrick

The Facebook Effect : The Inside Story of the Company That is Connecting the World

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The inside story of Facebook, told with the full, exclusive cooperation of founder Mark Zuckerberg and the company's other leaders.In little more than half a decade, Facebook has gone from a dorm-room novelty to a company with 500 million users. It is one of the fastest growing companies in history, an essential part of the social life not only of teenagers but hundreds of millions of adults worldwide. As Facebook spreads around the globe, it creates surprising effects—even becoming instrumental in political protests from Colombia to Iran.Veteran technology reporter David Kirkpatrick had the full cooperation of Facebook’s key executives in researching this fascinating history of the company and its impact on our lives. Kirkpatrick tells us how Facebook was created, why it has flourished, and where it is going next. He chronicles its successes and missteps, and gives readers the most complete assessment anywhere of founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the central figure in the company’s remarkable ascent. This is the Facebook story that can be found nowhere else.How did a nineteen-year-old Harvard student create a company that has transformed the Internet and how did he grow it to its current enormous size? Kirkpatrick shows how Zuckerberg steadfastly refused to compromise his vision, insistently focusing on growth over profits and preaching that Facebook must dominate (his word) communication on the Internet. In the process, he and a small group of key executives have created a company that has changed social life in the United States and elsewhere, a company that has become a ubiquitous presence in marketing, altering politics, business, and even our sense of our own identity. This is the Facebook Effect.

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Paul Allen

Idea Man - A Memoir By The Co-Founder Of Microsoft

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Idea Man would be an excellent read for anyone interested in the history of Microsoft as well as the life of Paul Allen, its co-founder. The memoir includes previously untold stories that offer insight into everything from the true origins of Microsoft to a behind-the-scenes view of the dawn of private space travel. Additionally, Allen's reflections on his own life and how he has helped improve the world give readers a unique perspective on the role of technology in our society.

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Brad Stone

The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon

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If you're intrigued by the ingenuity behind Amazon's transformation from a humble bookshop to a colossal marketplace, "The Everything Store" unravels that mystery. It's an eye-opener into the aggressive strategies and bold vision of Jeff Bezos that will likely change how you perceive the digital giant and its impact on global commerce. Plus, if understanding the psyche of high-impact entrepreneurs fascinates you, this book is your window into Bezos's tenacious mind.

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Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs

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The phenomenal bestseller from the author of the acclaimed biographies of Benjamin Franklin and Albert Einstein.Based on more than forty interviews with Jobs conducted over two years—as well as interviews with more than 100 family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues—Walter Isaacson set down the riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing. Isaacson’s portrait touched hundreds of thousands of readers.At a time when America is seeking ways to sustain its innovative edge and when societies around the world are trying to build digital-age economies, Jobs still stands as the ultimate icon of inventiveness and applied imagination. He knew that the best way to create value in the twenty-first century was to connect creativity with technology. He built a company where leaps of the imagination were combined with remarkable feats of engineering.Although Jobs cooperated with the author, he asked for no control over what was written. He put nothing off-limits. He encouraged the people he knew to speak honestly. He himself spoke candidly about the people he worked with and competed against. His friends, foes, and colleagues offer an unvarnished view of the passions, perfectionism, obsessions, artistry, devilry, and compulsion for control that shaped Jobs’s approach to business, the innovative products that resulted, and his legacy.

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Gregory Zuckerman

The Man Who Solved the Market : How Jim Simons Launched the Quant Revolution SHORTLISTED FOR THE FT & MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2019

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This book is a captivating and eye-opening journey into the mind of Jim Simons, the man who transformed the financial world with his unprecedented approach to investing. Through Gregory Zuckerman's meticulous research and interviews, readers get an exclusive look into Simons' data-driven, algorithmic strategies that consistently yielded astonishing returns. But it's more than just a financial tale - it delves into the repercussions of Simons' success on the global stage, shedding light on his influence in scientific research, politics, and beyond. If you're fascinated by the power of mathematics and want to understand how one individual revolutionized an entire industry, this book is an absolute must-read.

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Brent Schlender, Marc Andreessen, Rick Tetzeli

Becoming Steve Jobs - The Evolution Of A Reckless Upstart Into A Visionary Leader

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This book is a great read for anyone interested in learning about the evolution of Steve Jobs as a successful entrepreneur and visionary leader. The book provides a comprehensive insight into how Jobs transformed himself from a reckless upstart to a master of innovation and product development, leaving an everlasting impact on the tech industry. With a new foreword and afterword, the book is a must-read for anyone who seeks to understand what it takes to become a successful leader in any field.

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John Carreyrou

Bad Blood : Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

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Bad Blood is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of ambition, technology, and corporate fraud. Carreyrou's book is a meticulously researched account that lays bare the details of the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos. As entertaining as it is informative, Bad Blood manages to be a thrilling page-turner while also serving as a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of unchecked ambition in the tech industry.

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Douglas Edwards

I'm Feeling Lucky : The Confessions of Google Employee Number 59

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“An exciting story [that] shines light on the inner workings of the fledgling Google and on the personalities of its founders.”— The Daily BeastIn its infancy, Google embraced extremes—endless days fueled by unlimited free food, nonstop data-based debates, and blood-letting hockey games. The company’s fresh-from-grad-school leaders sought more than old notions of success; they wanted to make all the information in the world available to everyone—instantly. Google, like the Big Bang, was a singularity—an explosive release of raw intelligence and unequaled creative energy—and while others have described what Google accomplished, no one has explained how it felt to be a part of it. Until now.As employee number 59, Douglas Edwards was a key part of Google’s earliest days. Experience the unnerving mix of camaraderie and competition as Larry Page and Sergey Brin create a famously nonhierarchical structure, fight against conventional wisdom, and race to implement myriad new features while coolly burying broken ideas. I’m Feeling Lucky captures the self-created culture of the world’s most transformative corporation and offers unique access to the emotions experienced by those who virtually overnight built one of the world’s best-known brands.“Edwards does an excellent job of telling his story with a fun, outsider-insider voice. The writing is sharp.”— Boston Globe“An affectionate, compulsively readable recounting of the early years of Google.”— Publishers Weekly

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Richard L. Brandt

Google Guys

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The Google Guys is a great read for those interested in learning about the people behind the world's largest search engine. The book provides a fascinating insight into the complementary partnership of Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who have driven the company to success with their contrasting strengths. The interviews and conversations with current and former employees, competitors, partners, and senior Google management make for an engaging read and help clarify many misconceptions about the company.

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Robert Spector

Amazon.com : Get Big Fast

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If you're interested in the story of one of the most recognized brand names on the internet and how it became that way, "Amazon.com: Get Big Fast" is the book for you. This unauthorized account of the company's creation, its rise, and its uncertain future provides a behind-the-scenes story of how Jeff Bezos built something the world had never seen. Robert Spector, the journalist and best-selling author, presents an up-to-date, fast-paced, and revealing account of Amazon.com.

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Andrew S. Grove

Only the Paranoid Survive

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Massive change is hitting corporate America at a furious and escalating pace, writes Andrew Grove in Only the Paranoid Survive , and businesses that strive hard to keep abreast of the transition will be the only ones that prevail. And Grove should know. As chief executive of Intel, he wrestled with one of the business world's great challenges in 1994 when a flaw in his company's new cornerstone product -- the Pentium processor -- grew into a front-page controversy that seriously threatened its future.

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Stephen Manes, Paul Andrews

Gates

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The Washington Post called this book "impressive" and "meticulously researched," with "much of the drama and suspense of a novel." The New York Times and USA Today found it "definitive." The Seattle Times said Gates "should be required reading for any new hire in the personal computer industry." Since its publication, Gates has been cited and used as a source by dozens of books and articles.Bill Gates is an American icon, the ultimate revenge of the nerd. The youngest self-made billionaire in history was for many years the most powerful person in the computer industry. His tantrums, his odd rocking tic, and his lavish philanthropy have become the stuff of legend. Gates is the one book that truly illuminates the early years of the man and his company.In high school he organized computer enterprises for profit. At Harvard he co-wrote Microsoft BASIC, the first commercial personal computer software, then dropped out and made it a global standard. At 25, he offered IBM a program he did not yet own--a program called DOS that would become the essential operating system for more than 100 million personal computers and the foundation of the Gates empire. As Microsoft's dominance extended around the globe, Bill Gates became idolized, hated, and feared.In this riveting independent biography, veteran computer journalists Stephen Manes and Paul Andrews draw on a dozen sessions with Gates himself and nearly a thousand hours of interviews with his friends, family, employees, and competitors to debunk the myths and paint the definitive picture of the real Bill Gates, "bugs" and all.Here is the shy but fearless competitor with the guts and brass to try anything once--on a computer, at a negotiation, or on water skis. Here is the cocky 23-year-old who calmly spurned an enormous buyout offer from Ross Perot. Here is the supersalesman who motivated his Smart Guys, fought bitter battles with giant IBM, and locked horns with Apple's Steve Jobs--and usually won.Here, too, is the workaholic pessimist who presided over Microsoft's meteoric rise while most other personal computer pioneers fell by the wayside. Gates extended his vision of software to art, entertainment, education, and even biotechnology, and made good on much of his promise to put his software "on every desk and in every home."Gates is a bracing, comprehensive portrait of the microcomputer industry, one of its leading companies, and the man who helped create a world where software is everything.

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