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This was mostly entertaining but kind of dragged in the parts about the characters' backgrounds. Then the ending was disappointing and unsatisfying.

Dedication reads:

“For anyone who has ever had a crazy boss, felt ‘out of the loop‘, or wanted to kill (or marry) a coworker. “

I love a good "rich people problems" book and the fact that it was set in a tech thriller/mystery made it all the more fun for me. Manipulation, drama, lies, and gossip - checking all my boxes for a bingeable good time. The narrator was fabulous, keeping me engaged the entire time.

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I was not a good match for this book. Glad to move it off my shelves after it‘s 6 year residency. May it find a better suited match elsewhere. #ontothenextone

Critical information for founders and potential founders. It's always good to know the stats.

It's exactly what it sounds like, a collection of founders' stories in interview format. Livingston does a solid job prodding her interviewees and asks good questions. What I didn't like so much, which wasn't her fault, was that many interviews tended to get long-winded and rambly, filled with technical jargon that I had no chance of understanding. Some interviews were much better, and I learned a lot.

I wasn't the biggest fan. I saw it as a manifesto on Thiel's business philosophy. So many of his points seemed so controversial that I found myself constantly disagreeing. That's not necessarily a bad thing; everyone deserves to have their worldview challenged. However, Thiel delivers his manifesto with the attitude that he's discovered the absolute truth of the world, which I disliked. Still recommended reading for those interested in startups.

Really liked this one. An entertaining read full of genuinely good wisdom on how to run a startup.

I enjoyed reading the book and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of starting a business. The stories are so inspiring...