The Nudist on the Late Shift: And Other True Tales of Silicon Valley

Author: Po Bronson
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Po Bronson captures the frantic energy of the dot-com boom through a series of vivid, true stories from the front lines of Silicon Valley. Instead of focusing on corporate balance sheets, he explores the eccentric human beings who fueled the digital gold rush. From the software engineer who lives in his office to the ambitious immigrants seeking a new life, Bronson reveals the raw ambition and od…

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