Discover the stories behind Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Alibaba, Tesla, Trump and Virgin.
Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built
Authors: Duncan Clark,
How did a man of humble beginnings grow to become a rival of the tycoons of Silicon Valley? Duncan Clark, an early advisor of one of the world’s largest companies — Alibaba — shares with us the story of Jack Ma’s rise to success, the challenges he faced and those that are yet to come.
One Click: Jeff Bezos and the Rise of Amazon.com
Authors: Richard L. Brandt,
How did a simple website grow to become one of the most successful e-commerce companies in the world? How did Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon change the future of internet marketing with just one click? Richard Brandt unfolds this story through interviews with employees, competitors and observers; one that will undoubtedly redefine modern marketing.
Steve Jobs
Authors: Walter Isaacson,
The founder of one of the most revolutionary companies in the world, the maker of a device that changed the direction of the future — Steve Jobs — is a man who is known for his determination and also his demons. Walter Isaacson unveils the story of Jobs, through honest interviews with him, his family, friends and enemies. Disover the man who made your Iphone.
Trump: The Art of the Deal
Authors: Donald J. Trump,Tony Schwartz
Have you ever wondered who Donald Trump really is, how he handles his affairs — personal and professional — and what made him one of the most influential entrepreneurs of the world? Here is the answer to your questions, from Donald Trump himself. In The Art of Deal, Trump discloses his trade tricks and strategies and how he made his success a reality by dreaming big.
Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future
Authors: Ashlee Vance,
They call him the amalgamation of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Howard Hughes and Steve Jobs; the Tony Stark of reality — Elon Musk. He is one of Silicon Valley’s champions, with a story that reaches all the way from Outer Space to the future. Ashlee Vance unravels the fascinating story of Elon Musk and how he is bringing science fiction to reality.
The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, a Tale of Sex, Money, Genius, and Betrayal
Authors: Ben Mezrich,
It all started in 2003 when Zuckerberg hacked into Harvard’s computers and nearly got expelled — that was when the idea of Facebook was born, a social media network that revolutionized how we communicate forever. But that wasn’t it… Ben Mezrich gives us the tale of two friends — Saverin and Zuckerberg — and their journey from a dorm room to Silicon Valley; a friendship that was destroyed by their biggest success — Facebook.
Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur
Authors: Richard Branson,
If you are trying to become as successful as Branson, or at least close, Business Stripped Bare is the book for you. Richard Branson gives you an entire guide on how you can build an empire out of nothing. He also shares the story of Virgin — its success and setbacks, and how it grew to become one of the world’s largest conglomerates.
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