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Biographies & Memoirs

Explore the stories of remarkable lives in our Biographies & Memoirs section at Thryft. Discover firsthand accounts of influential figures and captivating memoirs that'll inspire and educate. Our collection is carefully curated to ensure you find the perfect narrative to delve into.

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How To Turn Down A Billion Dollars - Thryft
Billy Gallagher

How To Turn Down A Billion Dollars

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This book could be a good read for anyone who is fascinated by the behind-the-scenes story of one of the biggest tech companies in the world. With an insider's perspective, Billy Gallagher takes you on a captivating journey that explores the triumphs and failures of a startup turned global phenomenon. You'll gain valuable insights into the decision-making process, the challenges faced, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply a curious reader, this book offers a compelling narrative that will keep you engaged from start to finish. So dive in and discover the untold story of how a billion-dollar offer ultimately got turned down.

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Disrupted : My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble - Thryft
Dan Lyons

Disrupted : My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble

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If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in the fast-paced world of tech startups, "Disrupted" is a must-read. Dan Lyons takes you on a wild journey through the absurdities of Silicon Valley, from shower pod hook-ups to cryptic emails about "graduated" employees. With his razor-sharp wit and insider perspective, Lyons hilariously captures the culture clash between a middle-aged magazine writer and the youthful, idealistic HubSpot employees. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just love a good laugh, you won't be able to put this book down.

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Once Upon Atari: How I Made History by Killing an Industry
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Howard Scott Warshaw

Once Upon Atari: How I Made History by Killing an Industry

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If you've ever wondered about the pixelated roots of today's digital entertainment, "Once Upon Atari" is your time machine. Howard Scott Warshaw, a genuine pioneer in the industry, offers more than a mere retelling of events; he brings you along for a ride filled with ambition, turmoil, and humanity. For anyone who values the intersection of personal memoir and tech history, this book is a treasure trove, unveiling the human spirit behind the 8-bit graphics we came to love.

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The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone
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Brian Merchant

The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone

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If you're at all curious about how the smartphone in your pocket came to be, "The One Device" will take you on an enlightening trek through tech history. Brian Merchant doesn't just recount the iPhone's creation; he invites you into the stories of unsung inventors and hidden places that shaped today's most ubiquitous technology. It's like being a fly on the wall in Apple's secretive labs and beyond. A must-read for tech enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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The Google Story
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David A. Vise

The Google Story

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Imagine diving into the story of a global phenomenon that has become a staple in our daily lives. 'The Google Story' is not only a window into the birth of a tech giant, but it also gives you an exclusive peek behind the scenes of its explosive growth, all while wrestling with the complexities of maintaining a core ethical philosophy in a dynamic industry. If you're intrigued by the mechanics of the internet and the stories behind the scenes, this book will feed your curiosity and perhaps even inspire you about the power of innovation.

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Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future
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Ashlee Vance

Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

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Imagine you're sifting through the blueprint of the future, pieced together by the very hands that intend to build it. That's the journey this book promises, offering an intimate look at the resilience and ambition of a man responsible for spearheading the most audacious innovations of our time. If the crossroad of technology and futurism fascinates you, delving into Musk's life will feed that curiosity and perhaps inspire your own fantastic endeavors.

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The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook: A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal - Thryft
Ben Mezrich

The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook: A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal

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This book is a good read for anyone interested in the founding of Facebook and the story behind its success. Mezrich provides a gripping account of how a simple idea conceived in a college dorm room transformed into the social media giant it is today. The book's unique and distinctive feature is its portrayal of the intense rivalry and betrayal between the founders, which makes for an engaging and suspenseful read.

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No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram
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Sarah Frier

No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram

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"No Filter" offers an enthralling tale that extends beyond the tech-savvy and into the hearts of cultural trendsetters and business enthusiasts alike. Sarah Frier provides a rare backstage pass into Instagram's meteoric rise, its impact on both Silicon Valley and popular culture. For anyone curious about how a simple app could redefine our social fabric and create a paradigm shift in global business, this book will feed your curiosity with its rich, well-researched narrative.

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The HP Way : How Bill Hewlett and I Built Our Company - Thryft
David Packard, Karen R. Lewis, David Kirby

The HP Way : How Bill Hewlett and I Built Our Company

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If you're inspired by origin stories of tech giants, "The HP Way" is more than a historical account; it's a blueprint for building a company that balances innovation with a human-centered approach to management. David Packard's retelling is a testament to how foundational values and employee empowerment can drive extraordinary success – a must-read for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders.

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Microsoft First Generation: The Success Secrets of the Visionaries Who Launched a Technology Empire - Thryft
Cheryl Tsang

Microsoft First Generation: The Success Secrets of the Visionaries Who Launched a Technology Empire

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If the roots of modern technology intrigue you, "Microsoft First Generation" gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the pioneers who architected a digital revolution. Not only does it explore the innovative mindset of Bill Gates's proteges, but it also delves into their varied post-Microsoft paths, offering a blend of tech history and personal ambition that might just inspire your next big move.

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Haunted Empire: Apple After Steve Jobs
Yukari Iwatani Kane

Haunted Empire: Apple After Steve Jobs

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If you're fascinated by the story of Apple, especially what happens after a visionary leader like Steve Jobs passes, "Haunted Empire: Apple After Steve Jobs" is for you. Yukari Iwatani Kane offers an insider's peek into the challenges and changes within Apple. It's not just tech insight - it’s about leadership, legacy, and the weight of expectations. A must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, business, and innovation.

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Fiasco: Blood in the Water on Wall Street - Thryft
Frank Partnoy

Fiasco: Blood in the Water on Wall Street

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Imagine diving into the chaotic heart of the '90s financial scene. "Fiasco: Blood In the Water on Wall Street" offers that adrenaline rush via Frank Partnoy's first-hand account. You'll practically feel the tension and frenzy of an era where the complexity of securities bewilder even their creators. It's a must-read if you're fascinated by the intricate, often murky world of high finance and want a genuine peek behind the curtain.

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The Wikipedia Revolution How a Bunch of Nobodies Created the World's Greatest Encyclopedia - Thryft
Jimmy Wales, Andrew Lih

The Wikipedia Revolution How a Bunch of Nobodies Created the World's Greatest Encyclopedia

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If you're fascinated by the power of collective intelligence and open-source platforms, "The Wikipedia Revolution" is a must-read. It dives into the origins and evolution of a site you likely use every day, offering an insider's perspective on how a group of volunteers built the world's most extensive encyclopedia. The stories behind the site's creation and growth will inspire you about the potential of collaboration and the Internet's democratizing power.

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Masters of Deception: the Gang That Ruled Cyberspace - Thryft
Joshua Quittner, Michelle Slatalla

Masters of Deception: the Gang That Ruled Cyberspace

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This book is a fascinating account of a group of young hackers who revolutionized cyberspace in the 1980s. Readers who enjoy true crime and tech history will find this book captivating, as it offers a unique glimpse into the early days of computer hacking. The author's accessible writing style makes it a great read for anyone interested in the subject matter.

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Business @ The Speed of Thought: Succeeding in the Digital Economy
Bill Gates

Business @ The Speed of Thought: Succeeding in the Digital Economy

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If you're intrigued by the transformational power of technology in business, Bill Gates provides a visionary look into optimizing operations and staying ahead in the competitive digital economy. Reading "Business @ the Speed of Thought" could feel like accessing a strategic roadmap from one of the greatest minds in tech, equipping you with insights to turn information into your strongest business ally.

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Close to the Machine: Technophilia and Its Discontents - Thryft
Ellen Ullman

Close to the Machine: Technophilia and Its Discontents

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This book could be a good read for anyone fascinated by the early days of the digital revolution and wants an insider's perspective. Ellen Ullman delves deep into the world of software engineering, revealing both the excitement and challenges of being at the forefront of technological advancements. Through her intimate and honest storytelling, she showcases the complexities of human life and the struggle to encapsulate it in efficient code. Close to the Machine is a captivating reflection on the profound impact of technology on society and the individuals who shape it.

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Getting the Bugs Out: The Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Volkswagen in America
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David Kiley

Getting the Bugs Out: The Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Volkswagen in America

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If you find yourself drawn to the tales of corporate comebacks, "Getting the Bugs Out" could be right up your alley. It's not just car enthusiasts who'll get a kick out of Volkswagen's storied American revival; this is a captivating case study of branding, strategy, and resilience. Plus, the Beetle's iconic status makes its story resonate even more.

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Show-Stopper! The Breakneck Race to Create Windows NT and the Next Generation at Microsoft
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G. Pascal Zachary

Show-Stopper! The Breakneck Race to Create Windows NT and the Next Generation at Microsoft

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If you're fascinated by tech history or love behind-the-scenes industry stories, "Show-Stopper!" is right up your alley. By diving into the creation of Windows NT, it offers an in-depth look at the challenges and triumphs of software development on a monumental scale, all set against the backdrop of the cutthroat tech industry in the early '90s. It's a gripping narrative that puts you in the rooms where computing history was made.

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iPod - Thryft
Dylan Jones

iPod

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If you're a music lover who wants to revolutionize the way you listen to music, this book is for you. Dylan Jones takes you on a journey of the iPod's design and creation, showcasing the impact it has had on the music industry and our personal relationships with music. With comprehensive lists and essays, Jones provides insight on how to build the ultimate playlists. Experience the ultimate music experience with the iPod.

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Barbarians Led by Bill Gates
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Marlin Eller, Jennifer Edstrom

Barbarians Led by Bill Gates

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"Barbarians Led by Bill Gates" provides an insider's view of the rise of Microsoft and the tactics used by Bill Gates to dominate the industry. The book sheds light on the company's cut-throat approach to competition and offers a hilarious, yet damning, portrayal of the strategic direction of Microsoft. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the tech industry, entrepreneurship, or business strategy.

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The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs: Insanely Different Principles for Breakthrough Success - Thryft
Carmine Gallo

The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs: Insanely Different Principles for Breakthrough Success

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The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs outlines the seven principles that made Steve Jobs an innovative leader. It includes first-person interviews with experts and business leaders, and provides specific ideas to apply these principles to any business, large or small. This book is perfect for anyone looking to learn from the success of one of the world's most innovative leaders and apply his principles to their own business.

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True Tales from a Private Investigator - Thryft
Heng Ping Kai Ping Kai Heng Heng Ping Kai, Ping Kai Heng

True Tales from a Private Investigator

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Recommendation: - This book would be a good read for anyone interested in detective work or true crime stories. The book offers a collection of real-life cases of a private investigator and provides an insight into the daily challenges faced by detectives. The book showcases the ingenuity and skills of the investigating team as they crack complex cases involving corporate espionage and missing children. Readers may even pick up tips and tricks on how to identify an adulterous spouse and improve their powers of observation and understanding of human behaviour.

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Fortune the Legacy of Steve Jobs : A Tribute from the Pages of Fortune - Thryft
Fortune Magazine

Fortune the Legacy of Steve Jobs : A Tribute from the Pages of Fortune

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This book is a fascinating insight into the life and legacy of Steve Jobs, one of America's greatest industrialists, and will appeal to those interested in the history of computing, innovation and business. The book is a comprehensive collection of stories from Fortune Magazine, giving readers a deep dive into the mind of Jobs and his relentless drive to revolutionize the technology industry. The richly illustrated format makes it an engaging read, while the journalistic approach ensures its accuracy and authenticity.

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The Roebling Legacy - Thryft
Clifford W. Zink

The Roebling Legacy

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If you're enthralled by the feats of engineering and human resolve, "The Roebling Legacy" offers an immersive look into the Roebling family's contributions to American progress. This tale of innovation, entrepreneurship, and the transformation of a nation is grounded in personal and collective struggles, reflecting wider historical currents. You won't just read about the creation of iconic structures like the Brooklyn Bridge but will also dive into the era's socio-economic transformations, making it a rich canvas for history buffs.

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Laser: The Inventor, the Noble Laureate, and the Thirty-Year Patent War - Thryft
Nick Taylor

Laser: The Inventor, the Noble Laureate, and the Thirty-Year Patent War

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If you're someone with a taste for David vs. Goliath type of battles, 'Laser: The Inventor, the Noble Laureate, and the Thirty-Year Patent War' will draw you in. It's the gritty reality of innovation—showing the struggle to get credit where it's due. Packed with insights into the American patent system, this book isn't just a technical recount; it's about the relentless human spirit behind one of the greatest technological advancements.

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Game Over: How Nintendo Zapped an American Industry, Captured Your Dollars, and Enslaved Your Children - Thryft
David Sheff

Game Over: How Nintendo Zapped an American Industry, Captured Your Dollars, and Enslaved Your Children

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If you've ever been intrigued by the gripping tale of how a video game giant climbed to the top, "Game Over" is your must-read. Sheff gives an intense, insider account of how Nintendo not only took over the gaming world but also how this juggernaut's strategies reshaped entertainment. It's a real-life corporate drama, filled with strategic genius and contentious power plays that might just change how you view the playful exterior of video game companies.

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The Third Wave : An Entrepreneur's Vision of the Future - Thryft
Steve Case

The Third Wave : An Entrepreneur's Vision of the Future

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"The Third Wave" could be a good read for individuals interested in technology and entrepreneurship. Steve Case shares his experience and insights on how entrepreneurs, through the Internet, will transform real-world sectors such as education, transportation, and healthcare. His explanation of the Third Wave of the Internet is a unique and thought-provoking concept that will make readers see the world in a different way.

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Behind the Cloud - The Untold Story of How Salesforce.com Went from Idea to Billion-Dollar Company-- and Revolutionized an Industry - Thryft
Carlye Adler, Marc Benioff

Behind the Cloud - The Untold Story of How Salesforce.com Went from Idea to Billion-Dollar Company-- and Revolutionized an Industry

from RM14.19 MYR

This book is recommended for entrepreneurs and business leaders who are interested in learning about how Salesforce.com grew from a startup to a billion-dollar company in less than a decade. The book outlines the strategies used by Marc Benioff and the salesforce.com team to innovate, create new business and technology models, and leverage an ecosystem of partners to thrive in any economic climate. Readers can expect to gain insights on inspiring employees, turning customers into evangelists, and fostering innovation within their organizations.

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Flash Boys : A Wall Street Revolt - Thryft
Michael Lewis

Flash Boys : A Wall Street Revolt

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Four years after his #1 bestseller The Big Short, Michael Lewis returns to Wall Street to report on a high-tech predator stalking the equity markets.Flash Boys is about a small group of Wall Street guys who figure out that the U.S. stock market has been rigged for the benefit of insiders and that, post–financial crisis, the markets have become not more free but less, and more controlled by the big Wall Street banks. Working at different firms, they come to this realization separately; but after they discover one another, the flash boys band together and set out to reform the financial markets. This they do by creating an exchange in which high-frequency trading—source of the most intractable problems—will have no advantage whatsoever.The characters in Flash Boys are fabulous, each completely different from what you think of when you think “Wall Street guy.” Several have walked away from jobs in the financial sector that paid them millions of dollars a year. From their new vantage point they investigate the big banks, the world’s stock exchanges, and high-frequency trading firms as they have never been investigated, and expose the many strange new ways that Wall Street generates profits.The light that Lewis shines into the darkest corners of the financial world may not be good for your blood pressure, because if you have any contact with the market, even a retirement account, this story is happening to you. But in the end, Flash Boys is an uplifting read. Here are people who have somehow preserved a moral sense in an environment where you don’t get paid for that; they have perceived an institutionalized injustice and are willing to go to war to fix it.

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Elon Musk : How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is Shaping our Future - Thryft
Ashlee Vance

Elon Musk : How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is Shaping our Future

from RM27.08 MYR

South African born Elon Musk is the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity. Musk wants to save our planet; he wants to send citizens into space, to form a colony on Mars; he wants to make money while doing these things; and he wants us all to know about it. He is the real-life inspiration for the Iron Man series of films starring Robert Downey Junior.The personal tale of Musk’s life comes with all the trappings one associates with a great, drama-filled story. He was a freakishly bright kid who was bullied brutally at school, and abused by his father. In the midst of these rough conditions, and the violence of apartheid South Africa, Musk still thrived academically and attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he paid his own way through school by turning his house into a club and throwing massive parties.He started a pair of huge dot-com successes, including PayPal, which eBay acquired for $1.5 billion in 2002. Musk was forced out as CEO and so began his lost years in which he decided to go it alone and baffled friends by investing his fortune in rockets and electric cars. Meanwhile Musk’s marriage disintegrated as his technological obsessions took over his life ...Elon Musk is the Steve Jobs of the present and the future, and for the past twelve months, he has been shadowed by tech reporter, Ashlee Vance. Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of Spacex and Tesla is Shaping our Future is an important, exciting and intelligent account of the real-life Iron Man.

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Alibaba : The House That Jack Ma Built - Thryft
Duncan Clark

Alibaba : The House That Jack Ma Built

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An engrossing, insider’s account of how a teacher built one of the world’s most valuable companies—rivaling Walmart & Amazon—and forever reshaped the global economy. In just a decade and half Jack Ma, a man from modest beginnings who started out as an English teacher, founded and built Alibaba into one of the world’s largest companies, an e-commerce empire on which hundreds of millions of Chinese consumers depend. Alibaba’s $25 billion IPO in 2014 was the largest global IPO ever. A Rockefeller of his age who is courted by CEOs and Presidents around the world, Jack is an icon for China’s booming private sector and the gatekeeper to hundreds of millions of middle class consumers. Duncan Clark first met Jack in 1999 in the small apartment where Jack founded Alibaba. Granted unprecedented access to a wealth of new material including exclusive interviews, Clark draws on his own experience as an early advisor to Alibaba and two decades in China chronicling the Internet’s impact on the country to create an authoritative, compelling narrative account of Alibaba’s rise. How did Jack overcome his humble origins and early failures to achieve massive success with Alibaba? How did he outsmart rival entrepreneurs from China and Silicon Valley? Can Alibaba maintain its 80% market share? As it forges ahead into finance and entertainment, are there limits to Alibaba’s ambitions?  How does the Chinese government view its rise?  Will Alibaba expand further overseas, including in the U.S.? Clark tells Alibaba’s tale in the context of China’s momentous economic and social changes, illuminating an unlikely corporate titan as never before.

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Billion Dollar Loser - The Epic Rise And Spectacular Fall Of Adam Neumann And Wework - Thryft
Reeves Wiedeman

Billion Dollar Loser - The Epic Rise And Spectacular Fall Of Adam Neumann And Wework

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Billion Dollar Loser is a tale of the meteoric rise and fall of Adam Neumann and his company WeWork. The book vividly captures Neumann's audacious ambition to make WeWork the coolest workplace provider, and how he attracted billions of dollars from the world's most sought-after investors. It chronicles the dramatic events leading up to WeWork's botched IPO and Neumann's ouster, and offers a sobering reckoning of the excesses of American business in the Trump era. If you're interested in a cautionary tale of hubris, ambition, and excess in the startup world, this book is a recommended read.

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The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon - Thryft
Stone Brad

The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon

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"The Everything Store" offers an unparalleled look into the creation of Amazon, the largest company in the world. Through his exhaustive research, Brad Stone uncovers the man behind the success, Jeff Bezos, and his unrelenting drive to revolutionize retail. This book would be a great read for anyone interested in the story of one of the most influential companies in the world and its visionary founder.

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Brick by Brick : How Lego Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy Industry - Thryft
David C. Robertson, Bill Breen

Brick by Brick : How Lego Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy Industry

from RM19.44 MYR

Brick by Brick takes you inside the LEGO you've never seen. By following the teams that are inventing some of the world's best-loved toys, it spotlights the company's disciplined approach to harnessing creativity and recounts one of the most remarkable business transformations in recent memory.Brick by Brick reveals how LEGO failed to keep pace with the revolutionary changes in kids' lives and began sliding into irrelevance. When the company's leaders implemented some of the business world's most widely espoused prescriptions for boosting innovation, they ironically pushed the iconic toymaker to the brink of bankruptcy. The company's near-collapse shows that what works in theory can fail spectacularly in the brutally competitive global economy.It took a new LEGO management team – faced with the growing rage for electronic toys, few barriers to entry, and ultra-demanding consumers (ten-year old boys) – to reinvent the innovation rule book and transform LEGO into one of the world's most profitable, fastest-growing companies. Along the way, Brick by Brick reveals how LEGO:- Became truly customer-driven by co-creating with kids as well as its passionate adult fans- Looked beyond products and learned to leverage a full-spectrum approach to innovation- Opened its innovation process by using both the "wisdom of crowds" and the expertise of elite cliques- Discovered uncontested, "blue ocean" markets, even as it thrived in brutally competitive red oceans- Gave its world-class design teams enough space to create and direction to deliverbuilt a culture where profitable innovation flourishesSometimes radical yet always applicable, Brick by Brick abounds with real-world lessons for unleashing breakthrough innovation in your organization, just like LEGO. Whether you're a senior executive looking to make your company grow, an entrepreneur building a startup from scratch, or a fan who wants to instill some of that LEGO magic in your career, you'll learn how to build your own innovation advantage, brick by brick.

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The Facebook Effect : The Real Inside Story of Mark Zuckerberg and the World's Fastest Growing Company - Thryft
David Kirkpatrick

The Facebook Effect : The Real Inside Story of Mark Zuckerberg and the World's Fastest Growing Company

from RM34.43 MYR

Today - six years after it was created in a Harvard dorm room - over 500 million people use Facebook regularly, in just about every country on earth. That a company this powerful and influential was started as a lark by a couple of 19-year-olds makes it a fascinating and surprising tale. That one of them, the visionary Mark Zuckerberg, had the maturity, strategic smarts and luck to keep his company ahead of its rivals anchors the tale. With exclusive inside access to all the company's leaders David Kirkpatrick tells of the vision, the tenacity, the refusal to compromise, and the vision Zuckerberg has to remake the internet. A brilliant and fascinating cast of characters created Facebook and Kirkpatrick has interviewed all of them. Never before have Zuckerberg and his closest colleagues told what really happened as they built their dynamo while eating fast food, staying up all night, and thumbing their noses at how things are usually done.

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Hit Refresh : The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone - Thryft
Jill Tracie Nichols, Satya Nadella, Greg Shaw

Hit Refresh : The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone

from RM35.42 MYR

Foreword by Bill GatesMicrosoft’s CEO tells the inside story of the company’s continuing transformation, tracing his own personal journey from a childhood in India to leading some of the most significant technological changes in the digital era. As much a humanist as engineer and executive, Nadella concludes with his vision for the coming wave of intelligent technologies and a distinct call to action for leaders everywhere.Hit Refresh is about individual change, about the transformation happening inside of Microsoft and the technology that will soon impact all of our lives—the arrival of the most exciting and disruptive wave of technology humankind has experienced: artificial intelligence, mixed reality, and quantum computing.It’s about how people, organizations, and societies can and must transform "hit refresh" in their persistent quest for new energy, new ideas, and continued relevance and renewal. At its core, it’s about us humans and how our one unique quality—empathy—will become ever more valuable in a world where technological advancement will disrupt the status quo as never before.Satya Nadella explores a fascinating childhood before immigrating to the U.S. and how he learned to lead along the way. He then shares his meditations as sitting CEO—one who is mostly unknown following the brainy Bill Gates and energetic Steve Ballmer. He tells the inside story of how a company rediscovered its soul—transforming everything from culture to their fiercely competitive landscape and industry partnerships. Nadella concludes with his vision for the coming wave of technology and by exploring the potential impact to society and delivering call to action for world leaders."Ideas excite me," Nadella explains. "Empathy grounds and centers me." Hit Refresh is a reflection, meditations, and series of recommendations presented as algorithms from a principled, deliberative leader searching for improvement—for himself, for a storied company, and for society.

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Hit Refresh : A Memoir by Microsoft's CEO - Thryft
Satya Nadella

Hit Refresh : A Memoir by Microsoft's CEO

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This book is a must-read for technology enthusiasts and anyone interested in the transformation of a global company. Satya Nadella, Microsoft's CEO, takes readers on a journey, sharing his personal story from his childhood in India to leading the digital era. Through his insights, Nadella explores the exciting advancements of artificial intelligence, mixed reality, and quantum computing. What sets this book apart is Nadella's emphasis on the importance of empathy in a technologically advancing world. His candid reflections and vision for the future make this memoir an inspiring and thought-provoking read.

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Disrupted : My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble - Thryft
Dan Lyons

Disrupted : My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble

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For twenty-five years Dan Lyons was a magazine writer at the top of his profession--until one Friday morning when he received a phone call: Poof. His job no longer existed. "I think they just want to hire younger people," his boss at Newsweek told him. Fifty years old and with a wife and two young kids, Dan was, in a word, screwed. Then an idea hit. Dan had long reported on Silicon Valley and the tech explosion. Why not join it? HubSpot, a Boston start-up, was flush with $100 million in venture capital. They offered Dan a pile of stock options for the vague role of "marketing fellow." What could go wrong? HubSpotters were true believers: They were making the world a better place ... by selling email spam. The office vibe was frat house meets cult compound: The party began at four thirty on Friday and lasted well into the night; "shower pods" became hook-up dens; a push-up club met at noon in the lobby, while nearby, in the "content factory," Nerf gun fights raged. Groups went on "walking meetings," and Dan's absentee boss sent cryptic emails about employees who had "graduated" (read: been fired). In the middle of all this was Dan, exactly twice the age of the average HubSpot employee, and literally old enough to be the father of most of his co-workers, sitting at his desk on his bouncy-ball "chair."Mixed in with Lyons's uproarious tale of his rise and fall at Hubspot is a trenchant analysis of the start-up world, a de facto conspiracy between those who start companies and those who fund them, a world where bad ideas are rewarded with hefty investments, where companies blow money lavishing perks on their post-collegiate workforces, and where everybody is trying to hang on just long enough to reach an IPO and cash out. With a cast of characters that includes devilish angel investors, fad-chasing venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and "wantrapreneurs," bloggers and brogrammers, social climbers and sociopaths, Disrupted is a gripping and definitive account of life in the (second) tech bubble.

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An Ugly Truth - Inside Facebook's Battle For Domination - Thryft
Sheera Frenkel

An Ugly Truth - Inside Facebook's Battle For Domination

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An Ugly Truth is an insightful dive into the creation and reign of Facebook and the platform's many controversies, examining the impact on our uncontrollable dependence on social media. It is recommended for those with a keen interest in social media and technology's function in our lives. The book's unique feature lies in its detailed reporting and inside knowledge on the workings of Facebook and its employees.

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The Hard Thing About Hard Things : Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers - Thryft
Ben Horowitz

The Hard Thing About Hard Things : Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers

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This book is not your typical business advice book. Ben Horowitz doesn't sugarcoat the realities of running a business, and his honesty is refreshing. He shares his own personal stories and provides practical wisdom that you won't find in business schools. The unique aspect of this book is how he incorporates lyrics from his favorite rap songs to amplify his business lessons. If you're looking for a no-nonsense, straight talk guide to navigating the tough challenges of entrepreneurship, this book is for you.

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Disrupted : Ludicrous Misadventures in the Tech Start-up Bubble - Thryft
Dan Lyons

Disrupted : Ludicrous Misadventures in the Tech Start-up Bubble

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"Disrupted" is a humorous and critical account of the writer's experience working at a tech start-up. Lyons provides insight into the dysfunctional culture that exists in the world of tech start-ups, where bad ideas are rewarded with hefty investments. This book is a great read for anyone interested in the tech industry or curious about the inner workings of a start-up.

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Invent and Wander: The Collected Writings of Jeff Bezos - Thryft
Jeff Bezos, Walter Isaacson

Invent and Wander: The Collected Writings of Jeff Bezos

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This book is a must-read for anyone aspiring to achieve great success in business. Jeff Bezos, the visionary behind Amazon, shares his insightful thoughts on topics ranging from customer obsession to innovation and the future of technology. Through his direct and down-to-earth style, Bezos offers valuable lessons on business strategy and execution, inspiring readers to adopt a Day 1 mindset and strive for continuous improvement. Get ready to explore the mind of one of the most important innovators of our time and uncover the principles that have driven his remarkable success.

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Bad Blood : Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup - Thryft
John Carreyrou

Bad Blood : Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

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The full inside story of the breathtaking rise and shocking collapse of a multibillion-dollar startup, by the prize-winning journalist who first broke the story and pursued it to the end in the face of pressure and threats from the CEO and her lawyers.In 2014, Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes was widely seen as the female Steve Jobs: a brilliant Stanford dropout whose startup "unicorn" promised to revolutionize the medical industry with a machine that would make blood tests significantly faster and easier. Backed by investors such as Larry Ellison and Tim Draper, Theranos sold shares in a fundraising round that valued the company at $9 billion, putting Holmes's worth at an estimated $4.7 billion. There was just one problem: The technology didn't work.For years, Holmes had been misleading investors, FDA officials, and her own employees. When Carreyrou, working at The Wall Street Journal, got a tip from a former Theranos employee and started asking questions, both Carreyrou and the Journal were threatened with lawsuits. Undaunted, the newspaper ran the first of dozens of Theranos articles in late 2015. By early 2017, the company's value was zero and Holmes faced potential legal action from the government and her investors. Here is the riveting story of the biggest corporate fraud since Enron, a disturbing cautionary tale set amid the bold promises and gold-rush frenzy of Silicon Valley.

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Bad Blood : Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup - Thryft
John Carreyrou

Bad Blood : Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

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Recommendation: Hey there! If you're fascinated by the glamorous world of startups and the inner workings of Silicon Valley, "Bad Blood" is a must-read. This gripping true story takes you behind the scenes into the rise and fall of Theranos, a multibillion-dollar startup that promised to revolutionize the medical industry. With a captivating narrative and shocking revelations, "Bad Blood" exposes the dark side of ambition and deception. Prepare yourself for a thrilling journey through the scandalous world of corporate fraud and the high stakes of technological innovation. Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about the so-called "unicorns" of Silicon Valley.

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The Everything Store : Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon - Thryft
Brad Stone

The Everything Store : Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon

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The Everything Store offers a captivating glimpse into the fast-paced, ambitious culture that Bezos created at Amazon. It's a must-read for anyone curious to learn how a simple online book retailer became one of the most powerful companies on the planet. The book is especially recommended for those interested in business, entrepreneurship, and technology. Stone's access to insiders and intimate anecdotes help readers understand the mindset behind the company's drive and determination.

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No Filter : How Instagram transformed business, celebrity and culture - Thryft
Sarah Frier

No Filter : How Instagram transformed business, celebrity and culture

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"No Filter" by Sarah Frier is a fascinating and revealing account of how Instagram transformed from a simple photo sharing app to a cultural and business powerhouse. With exclusive access to all the key players, Frier delves into the effects of Instagram on global business and culture, pioneering a business model that sells an aspirational lifestyle to all of us through influencers and celebrity culture. The book provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Instagram's journey, from its launch to its acquisition by Facebook and the resulting impact on our perception of reality. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and culture in the modern age.

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How Google Works - Thryft
Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg

How Google Works

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This book provides a unique insight into the business strategies that have made Google an icon in the tech industry. It is recommended for those interested in business management, corporate culture and innovation. The book also offers practical advice for entrepreneurs and managers looking to create a successful company culture that nurtures creativity and attracts the best talent available.

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Console Wars : Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle That Defined a Generation - Thryft
Blake J. Harris

Console Wars : Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle That Defined a Generation

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"A mesmerizing, behind-the-scenes business thriller that chronicles how Sega, a small, scrappy gaming company led by an unlikely visionary and a team of rebels, took on the juggernaut Nintendo and revolutionized the videogame industry--in development as a feature film from Sony PicturesIn 1990, Nintendo had a virtual monopoly on the videogame industry. Sega, on the other hand, was just a faltering arcade company with big aspirations and even bigger personalities. But all that would change with the arrival of Tom Kalinske, a former Mattel executive who knew nothing about videogames and everything about fighting uphill battles. His unconventional tactics, combined with the blood, sweat, and bold ideas of his renegade employees, completely transformed Sega and led to a ruthless, David-and-Goliath showdown with Nintendo. Little did he realize that Sega's success would create many new enemies and, most important, make Nintendo stronger than ever.The battle was vicious, relentless, and highly profitable, eventually sparking a global corporate war that would be fought on several fronts: from living rooms and school yards to boardrooms and Congress. It was a once-in-a-lifetime, no-holds-barred conflict that pitted brother against brother, kid against adult, Sonic against Mario, and the United States against Japan.Based on more than two hundred interviews with former Sega and Nintendo employees, Console Wars is the tale of how Tom Kalinske miraculously turned an industry punch line into a market leader. Blake J. Harris brings into focus the warriors, the strategies, and the battles and explores how they transformed popular culture forever. Ultimately, Console Wars is the story of how a humble family man, with an extraordinary imagination and a gift for turning problems into competitive advantages, inspired a team of underdogs to slay a giant and, as a result, give birth to a sixty-billion-dollar industry"--

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Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography - Thryft
Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the genius behind Apple. Through exclusive interviews with Steve Jobs and his close associates, Walter Isaacson presents a captivating account of Jobs' life and his relentless pursuit of innovation. From his early days to the founding of Apple and his revolutionary products, iSteve offers a deep dive into the mind of one of the greatest innovators of our time. Get ready to be inspired and captivated by this incredible biography.

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The Accidental Billionaires : Sex, Money, Betrayal and the Founding of Facebook - Thryft
Ben Mezrich

The Accidental Billionaires : Sex, Money, Betrayal and the Founding of Facebook

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Eduardo Saverin and Mark Zuckerberg - an awkward maths prodigy and a painfully shy computer genius - were never going to fit in at elite, polished Harvard. Yet that all changed when master-hacker Mark crashed the university's entire computer system by creating a rateable database of female students. Narrowly escaping expulsion, the two misfits refocused the site into something less controversial - 'The Facebook' - and watched as it spread like a wildfire across campuses around the country, along with their popularity. Yet amidst the dizzying levels of cash and glamour, as silicon valley, venture capitalists and reams of girls beckoned, the first cracks in their friendship started to appear, and what began as a simple argument spiralled into an out-and-out war. The great irony is that Facebook succeeded by bringing people together - but its very success tore two best friends apart.

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