Becoming a Venture Capitalist, Gary Rivlin
Becoming a Venture Capitalist, Gary Rivlin
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Becoming a Venture Capitalist

Author: Gary Rivlin

Narrator: George Newbern

Unabridged: 2 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/02/2019


Synopsis

A reader-friendly guide to the inner workings and behind-the-scenes action of Silicon Valley and venture capitalism.

Investigative reporter Gary Rivlin gives an armchair tour of the world of venture capitalism, while providing vivid case studies illustrating how to get started in the field. He shows how once-small companies such as Facebook, Instagram, and Amazon used venture capitalism to transform into the icons they are today, and the VCs that made a fortune in the process. Readers will learn what series funding is, the difference between an angel and super angel investor, and how to go about identifying ideas worthy of funding.

Becoming a Venture Capitalist is not only an exclusive look into the world of legendary venture firms—as well as stories of their most interesting characters, including Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman, and Mark Zuckerberg—but a wonderful guide on how to break into a seemingly impenetrable world.

About Gary Rivlin

Gary Rivlin is a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter and the author of five books, including Katrina: After the Flood. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Mother Jones, GQ, and Wired, among other publications. He is a two-time Gerald Loeb Award winner and former reporter for the New York Times. He lives in New York with his wife, theater director Daisy Walker, and two sons.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Daniel

A very fast paced and often insightful read which reminded me in tone of Tom Wolfe’s “masters of the universe” description of bond traders when Wolfe introduced Sherman McCoy to the readers of Bonfire of the Vanities. This book emphasizes venture capitalists who groomed and financed some of the lead......more

Goodreads review by Andres

An entertaining and enjoyable read. It's a well-written story that attempts to unravel the business of venture capital through the lens of half a dozen people the author spent time with. These individual perspectives are woven into a narrative about the industry and what it takes to succeed. At 177......more

Goodreads review by Omar

Some insight in the VC world in Silicon Valley. A quick nice read.......more