Sebastian Mallaby

From an award-winning financial historian comes the gripping, character-driven story of venture capital and the world it made. Innovations rarely come from "experts." Jeff Bezos was not a bookseller; Elon Musk was not in the auto industry. When it comes to innovation, a legendary venture capitalist told Sebastian Mallaby, the future cannot be predicted, it can only be discovered. Most...

More Money Than God by Sebastian Mallaby is an engrossing exploration of the enigmatic world of hedge funds, blending riveting storytelling with astute financial analysis. This meticulously researched book takes readers on a journey through the evolution of hedge funds from their origins in the mid-20th century to their pivotal role in the financial crises of the late 2000s. Through...

Appointed president of the World Bank in 1995, James Wolfensohn arrived with a whirlwind of energy and a vision to reinvent the institution founded by Franklin Roosevelt and his World War II allies. In The World's Banker by Sebastian Mallaby, readers are taken through an enthralling narrative of how Wolfensohn's dynamic leadership transformed the World Bank's approach to global development....

A revelatory portrait of the visionary behind Google DeepMind, the race to control the future - and what it means to win. Even in a tech world crowded with visionary leaders, Demis Hassabis is recognised as a special case. Born to working-class, immigrant parents in North London, a chess prodigy by five and wizard coder in his teens, he turned...

“Exceptional . . . Deeply researched and elegantly written . . . As a description of the politics and pressures under which modern independent central banking has to operate, the book is incomparable.” —Financial Times The definitive biography of the most important economic statesman of our time, from the bestselling author of The Power Law and More Money Than God....

The Man Who Knew by Sebastian Mallaby is a compelling and meticulously researched biography that delves into the life and legacy of Alan Greenspan, one of the most influential figures in the world of finance. This book takes readers on a journey through Greenspan's remarkable career, from his humble beginnings to his unprecedented influence on global economic policy. As a...