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Immigrant CEO's meteoric rise in tech giant.
If you're fascinated by the interplay of innovation and leadership in the tech world, then this exploration of Andy Grove's life at Intel is a must-read. Tedlow's in-depth account lifts the curtain on Grove's unique problem-solving approach. Imagine drawing inspiration from someone who started with nothing and scaled the heights of Silicon Valley—a true embodiment of the American Dream, offering insights valuable for aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs alike.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781591841821
Authors:
Richard S. Tedlow
Publisher: Portfolio Trade
Date of Publication: 2007-10-30
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.97
(rated by 121 readers)
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Immigrant CEO's meteoric rise in tech giant.
If you're fascinated by the interplay of innovation and leadership in the tech world, then this exploration of Andy Grove's life at Intel is a must-read. Tedlow's in-depth account lifts the curtain on Grove's unique problem-solving approach. Imagine drawing inspiration from someone who started with nothing and scaled the heights of Silicon Valley—a true embodiment of the American Dream, offering insights valuable for aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs alike.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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