so-soI give this two stars because its subject is interesting. A book about the narcissist of the tech industry. What‘s not enjoyable is the author is as narcissistic as the people she‘s writing about. The book seems to be a tribute to the wonderfulness of Kara Swisher who is always right. She seems to have the impression that she has some influence over the decisions the tech giants make. lost count of the “me‘s” and “I‘s”. All hail Kara Swisher.
pickSwisher recounts her professional journalism career reporting on tech and tech giants that matches the swagger that is needed to go ego to ego in covering them. Mostly recaps of events and interviews. Jobs is painted well; Musk is taken down. Interesting points on tech.
pickUnputdownable journalistic memoir with loads of insight into the tech industry and a very low tolerance for bro culture and BS
pickPart memoir and part illuminating tales from the technology world and its leaders, by award winning journalist Kara Swisher. I loved her insights, entrepreneurial spirit and ability to call out powerful people.
pickThis was such a fun and empowering story!
I love fashion and I grew up in the Silicon Valley so naturally I loved the premise and thought it was executed well. The portrayal of the fashion industry and the tech industry felt current and tackled issues commonly seen in today‘s world (for example, influencers photoshopping their photos before posting them).
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2024/02/09/review-valley-verified/
pickJohn Carreyrou is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter at the Wall Street Journal.
The book chronicles the rise and fall of “Theranos“ and its founder Elizabeth Holmes. A Biotech startup based in Silicon Valley was once the talk of the town for its revolutionary idea to transform the healthcare industry.
I‘m not the least bit sympathetic having read this book (one of the best books in my opinion). In fact, just 11 years? A man died and many more could have died thanks to her fraud.
More here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12136295/Elizabeth-Holmes-spends-final-...
pickI couldn't believe that a true crime novel not involving murders or missing persons could be so absolutely riveting. I found it especially interesting since I've been working at a small tech company for over 20 years, and this book is essentially a guide on how NOT to run a tech business!
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pickVery late to the table on this one but…🤯🤬
I‘ve generally been fairly uninformed about the goings-on in Silicon Valley but have read a couple of books about how things go there and, just, wow!
Jaw dropped repeatedly listening to this one!
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The story of Elizabeth Holmes is fascinating. I recommend the Carreyrou book, but have not read Billion Dollar Facade (free on Kindle Unlimited).
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