Overview:

If you’ve been curious as to the business success story of tech giants Uber, and Air bnb then you’ll want to take a look at “the Upstarts” by Brad Stone.  

Here Is What The Book Was About:

A well researched and balanced look at the founders of Air bnb, and Uber, and how they got their respective companies started. It also tells the story of the battles in China that Uber had with DiDi and its founder Cheng Wei.

Rating: (1 to 5)

3.7 based on the character development and the great journalism that access to silicon valley execs gives. Stone was thoughtful in his story telling.

Other Thoughts on The Book:

You’ll find that Stone focuses on the human side of the story, seeing the founders as complex individuals with flaws and strengths. The author shares insights into their motivations and the challenges they faced along the way.

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