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Topic

Business, management, innovation

About the book

If ten years ago someone had told you that you would boldly get into a stranger's car or even stay at the home of people you didn't know, you wouldn't have believed them. Today, however, Uber and Airbnb are used by more and more people around the world, as these services help to save time and money and diversify travel. These companies were not at the origins of the tech wave, but they have achieved incredible success that competitors and other Silicon Valley residents can only envy.

Who is the book for

For the widest range of readers, anyone interested in the stories of successful companies, innovation, technology, and business.

Why this book

Business journalist Brad Stone focuses on the inner workings of Uber and Airbnb, the innovative minds of their leaders, details the challenges, and ultimately explains how a new generation of entrepreneurs is transforming Silicon Valley.

About the Author

Brad Stone is an American journalist and author. He is the editor of Bloomberg Technology and a columnist for Newsweek, the New York Times, and Bloomberg Businessweek. He has been covering events in Silicon Valley for a long time. Author of the bestselling book Everything is for Sale. Jeff Bezos and the Amazon Era, which has been translated into 26 languages and recognised by the world's media.

Reviews of the book

Interesting and lively story. «Upstarts» — is not the end of the story, but a great story of the beginning.

— Alex Tabarrok, Wall Street Journal

«Upstarts» — is like a large dose of truth serum that opens your eyes to the wonders and intrigues of the founders of the sharing economy. The book is rich in details of the "inner workings".

— George Anders, Forbes

«Upstarts» by Brad Stone reads like a detective story. No other book will tell you more details about the lives of innovators like Uber and Airbnb - from the emergence of an idea to the formation of powerful companies. You won't be able to put it down. And when you finally finish it, you'll take a fresh look at your own company and career.

— Joshua Cooper Ramo, writer, executive director of Kissinger
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