{"product_id":"founders-at-work","title":"Founders at Work","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience an intimate look into the genesis of the technology industry's most groundbreaking companies with \u003cem\u003eFounders at Work: Stories of Startups' Early Days\u003c\/em\u003e by Jessica Livingston. This compelling collection captures candid conversations with the visionary founders of renowned tech giants as they recount the exhilarating and often tumultuous journeys from mere concepts to industry powerhouses. With each interview, discover the passions, challenges, and triumphs of these pioneers, including insights from Steve Wozniak of Apple, Caterina Fake of Flickr, Mitch Kapor of Lotus, Max Levchin of PayPal, and Sabeer Bhatia of Hotmail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharmingly raw and refreshingly honest, these stories offer a rare glimpse into the minds of individuals who transformed the digital landscape. You'll find out how these innovators conceived the ideas that not only filled gaps in the market but shaped the very core of modern technology. Learn how they navigated sceptical investors, tested the boundaries of innovation, and discovered recovery strategies after inevitable setbacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers dreaming of launching their own enterprise or stepping into the startup world, \u003cem\u003eFounders at Work\u003c\/em\u003e offers invaluable lessons and an insider's perspective. It's as though you are a silent observer in the rooms where pivotal decisions were made, absorbing the real-life tales of trial and error that foreshadowed astronomical success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, this book serves as essential reading for anyone eager to understand the true essence of business. Startups epitomise the core of economic activity—creating unparalleled value through cutting-edge ideas and relentlessness. The stories within these pages reveal the productivity secrets of startups that managed to thrive in a competitive market. By delving into these interviews, readers are invited to explore the relentless drive and imagination that propels startups to heights of success, directly from the individuals who lived these experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paperback edition now includes a new preface and an exclusive interview with Jessica Livingston, offering insights into the workings of Y Combinator—a prestigious startup accelerator she co-founded, which redefined the startup ecosystem. Embark on this journey through stories of innovation, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of dreams, as told by the founders themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45799006077164,"sku":"9781430210788","price":69.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781430210788.jpg?v=1728216160","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/founders-at-work","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}