Secrets of Silicon Valley, Deborah Perry Piscione
Secrets of Silicon Valley, Deborah Perry Piscione
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Secrets of Silicon Valley
What Everyone Else Can Learn from the Innovation Capital of the World

Author: Deborah Perry Piscione

Narrator: Andrea Gallo

Unabridged: 10 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 09/27/2013


Synopsis

While the global economy languishes, one place just keeps growing despite failing banks, uncertain markets, and high unemployment: Silicon Valley. In the last two years, more than 100 incubators have popped up there, and the number of angel investors has skyrocketed. Today, 40 percent of all venture capital investments in the United States come from Silicon Valley firms, compared to 10 percent from New York. In Secrets of Silicon Valley, entrepreneur and media commentator Deborah Perry Piscione takes us inside this vibrant ecosystem where meritocracy rules the day. She explores Silicon Valley's exceptionally risk-tolerant culture, and why it thrives despite the many laws that make California one of the worst states in the union for business. Drawing on interviews with investors, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, as well as a host of case studies from Google to Paypal, Piscione argues that Silicon Valley' s unique culture is the best hope for the future of American prosperity and the global business community and offers lessons from the Valley to inspire reform in other communities and industries, from Washington, DC to Wall Street.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Steve on February 22, 2023

A reasonable review of the history of Silicon Valley, albeit with a (well intentioned) smattering of name dropping by the author. IMHO does not delve deep enough into the magic of the Valley. I've read worse, but I've also read far better.......more

Goodreads review by Amy on July 16, 2014

Really enjoyed reading about this specific area in our country. The author does a great job explaining how the culture is different & the affects it has on innovation. I can only hope that more areas can accomplish this amazing environment.......more

Goodreads review by Sirajuddin on March 22, 2025

I finished the book within four days. The author story telling skills is amazing......more

Goodreads review by Libromagno.com on September 16, 2016

No doubt, it is the best book that I read in this year. A key book for entrepreneurs that dream to be like the best, managers that want to create innovations in their companies and teams, politicians who look for ways to create cities that tranform the world,and of course lovers of a good book. A wom......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on January 04, 2014

I had low expectations of this book, as I thought it would be filled with fluff and non-information. However, Piscione surprises by presenting a well-written book about Silicon Valley and its unique characteristics, its history, and its optimistic je ne sais quoi. Having worked in the Valley, I alre......more