High Stakes (The Success Stories of U.S. Tech Giants)

Author: Michael S. Malone
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Entrepreneurship Book Series. When symbols of modern life, such as personal computers, the internet, and mobile phones, have become necessities in our daily routines, do we still remember the generation of IT elites who fought tirelessly for these wonderful inventions and brought their dreams to life? Perhaps many of them have become the symbols and role models of our era, inspiring the youth. Names like Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, and Steve Wozniak are even familiar to three-year-olds. But behind the dazzling they are surrounded by, what is the reality of their inner world? What drives them to relentlessly pursue success in the high-tech industry? And what enables them to always live with such nobility, grace, and elegance? This book will reveal the answers to these mysteries. By showcasing the legendary lives and struggles of 16 American tech titans, it allows you to gain a comprehensive understanding of their real-life experiences and inner journeys. This book will take you into the enigmatic inner worlds of these corporate giants, engage in a spiritual dialogue with them, and feel their most powerful heartbeat. You will see how these digital-era tech heroes battled through challenges, started their ventures against all odds, and ultimately achieved success. Originally the written version of the television series The Risk Takers, this book still allows us to feel the perseverance, courage, and belief they demonstrated during their thrilling journeys, leaving us in deep admiration.