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Valley Boy: The Education of Tom Perkins by Tom Perkins

Author: Tom Perkins

Price range: $7.75 through $28.25

Tom Perkins recounts his extraordinary life as a pioneer of venture capital. He details co-founding Kleiner Perkins, funding Silicon Valley giants, and pursuing high-stakes adventures on his record-breaking sailing yachts.

Additional information

Publisher

Penguin Publishing Group

Release Date

November 1, 2007

Number of pages

304

ISBN

9781101216989

Download options

Epub, Pdf, Word

Language

English

Format

Digital Book, Paper Book

SKU: 9781101216989 Categories: , , , Product ID: 21841

Description

This ebook offers a vivid look at how a venture capital giant helped build Silicon Valley. Specifically, it explores Valley Boy: The Education of Tom Perkins and the venture capital world. The author shares how he funded iconic firms like Genentech and Google. Furthermore, he describes the skill needed to back bold ideas that change our lives. Thus, it is an invaluable guide for fans of tech history.

Success in Valley Boy: The Education of Tom Perkins and the venture capital world

Tom Perkins explains how his time at HP prepared him for the world of finance. Consequently, the book traces his growth from engineer to master of the boardroom. He looked for ways to turn risky science into a real business. In addition, the text shows his focus on the social value of a bold, creative career. Therefore, the reader learns the secrets of his amazing and bold creative career.

Impact of Valley Boy: The Education of Tom Perkins and the Venture Capital World

The book focuses on why his vision was so vital for the growth of modern tech. The author primarily describes his love for fast cars and giant sailing ships. Similarly, the pages share stories about how he picked the next big market winner. He argues that a well-built firm must have a leader who is not afraid of risk. Thus, the path of his influential life becomes very clear.

Key Themes and Tech Milestones

The author highlights many details of this creative and gifted leader’s work. Specifically, readers can find these ideas within the book:

  • Kleiner Perkins: How he started one of the most famous venture firms in the world.

  • Biotech Birth: The story of how he helped start the field of modern gene research.

  • The Maltese Falcon: A look at his quest to build the largest private yacht.

  • Boardroom Wars: Why he fought for what he believed was right for his companies.

Value of Valley Boy: The Education of Tom Perkins and the Venture Capital World

This volume acts as a vital tool for those who love the study of real success. Indeed, it provides a profound view of how to build a legacy that lasts. Moreover, the simple language makes this life history very easy to grasp. Finally, it proves that a strong drive can lead to change across the world. It is a perfect choice for your digital shelf.

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