Decoding Silicon Valley: The Insider's Guide by Michelle E. Messina

by Michelle E. Messina

Decoding The Insider’s Guide decodes the mystique of Silicon Valley, including the more subtle aspects that are hidden in plain sight. Learn about Silicon Valley best practices for growing and scaling companies, the Valley’s unique vantage point for evaluating startups, and what rules can and should be broken in the course of building a global business. Understand the value of experimenting and iterating until either you succeed or run out of time and money. Included are interviews with more than two dozen Silicon Valley insiders, including entrepreneurs, service professionals, and venture Ann Winblad of Hummer Winblad, Dave McClure of 500 Startups, Joe Kennedy of Pandora, and Phil Libin of Evernote. The interviews provide colorful stories, surprising anecdotes, and telling insights about what really happens in Silicon Valley.

Genres: Business, Technology

Paperback

First published April 4, 2016

Reviews

[Kitty Pho Mai · Rating 2 out of 5]

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[Claudia Yahany · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un resumen bastante directo de que lo que sucede en Silicon Valley, la cuna del "emprendimiento sexy". En Silicon Valley emprender significa poner en marcha proyectos tecnológicos que tienen la posibilidad de crecer mucho y muy rápido. La objetivo general es tener una idea, encontrar los recursos necesarios (a veces demasiados) y en el camino encontrar un modelo de negocio sostenible. Si se puede vender eventualmente, mejor.
Muy padre.
El problema es cuando sometemos a todos los proyectos de emprendedor al mismo modelo. Silicon Valley no es replicable, al menos no a detalle. Gracias a los autores que fueron honestos en esto, el problema es el resto de la gente que pretende imitar lo que sucede ahí sin entender por qué.
Small is the new big.

[Abi Olvera · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so glad I came across this book. I realized I had been putting Silicon Valley in a bit of a pedestal and forget that really, entrepreneurship happens elsewhere too. This book has a lot of insights into not only Silicon Valley start up life, but also into good pitches, pivoting, market research, etc. This is a great reference book as well for when someone needs to do a pitch, PowerPoint, investor meeting. It even went into some of the common mistakes investors have made. Overall, this is a 360 view that I highly recommend for anyone who is contemplating a jump into the start-up world, whether or not in Silicon Valley.

[Alejandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entiende tus porque. Conoce el entorno en el que te estás moviendo. Los entornos no son replicables pero si te puedes adaptar al medio. Comprende a quienes les quieres solucionar un problema y para que. Que necesitan y que les duele. En pocas palabras empatía y adaptación.

[maria soleil 🌞 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sells the Valley to you then deconstructs the myths and legends, still leaving you slightly sold. An interesting and somewhat digestive read for those interested in startups and Silicon Valley. Not the best book if you’re looking for a page turner, but definitely helpful when gathering information.

[George · Rating 4 out of 5]

Separating the myth (of SV) from the reality

If you're interested in separating the hype/myth of Silicon Valley from the reality, read this. I wish I had this book a decade ago when we started our first startup outside the Valley. It would have saved me a ton of wasted angst/envy/energy from the misinformed perspectives people have outside the Valley. having worked here these past few years, I'm learnt many of these same lessons through the school of hard knocks.