Chaos Monkeys
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Chaos Monkeys
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Chaos Monkeys
Shows you how - and how not - to make a fortune through startups and digital marketing. This book unravels the evolution of social media and online marketing.
An adrenaline-fuelled expose of life and business inside Silicon Valley
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionAn adrenaline-fuelled exposé of the inner workings of Silicon Valley, Chaos Monkeys by Antonio Garcia Martinez offers an unfiltered glimpse into the lives of the visionaries, grunts, sociopaths, opportunists, and money cowboys who are revolutionising our world. This New York Times bestseller is often described as Liar's Poker meets The Social Network, blending personal memoir with sharp industry critique in a narrative that is both captivating and enlightening.
The term "chaos monkeys" refers to software that wreaks havoc to test system robustness. Similarly, tech entrepreneurs like Garcia Martinez act as society's chaos monkeys, creating innovations that disrupt transportation (Uber), accommodation (Airbnb), entertainment (Netflix), and even relationships (Tinder). All these transformations emerge from the relentless pursuit of the perfect business miracle.
Antonio Garcia Martinez begins his career on Wall Street before venturing into Silicon Valley, driven by caffeine, fear, and greed. He becomes the CEO of his own startup, only to be poached by Facebook, where he plays a pivotal role in turning user data into profit. In his tenure at Facebook, he works closely with figures like COO Sheryl Sandberg and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. However, his time at Facebook ends abruptly after a bitter internal conflict. Not one to slow down, Garcia Martinez moves on to Twitter, bringing with him his characteristic entrepreneurial zeal and stirring his fair share of trouble along the way.
Throughout Chaos Monkeys, Garcia Martinez doesn't shy away from sharing his outrageous antics: from brewing illegal beer on Facebook's campus—accidentally flooding Zuckerberg's desk—to living on a yacht, racing sports cars, and navigating the twists and turns of Silicon Valley's mercenary lifestyle. His sharp observations and candid storytelling capture the essence of a world defined by extreme wealth, relentless competition, and relentless innovation.
Chaos Monkeys is not just a memoir but a guide on how—and how not—to create wealth in the digital age. It offers readers genuine insights into the chaotic evolution of social media, online marketing, and digital privacy. Garcia Martinez takes us on a subversive, witty, and highly entertaining journey through his personal experiences and the broader tech industry. From the volatile dynamics of startups and the intricacies of social media monetisation to the implications of Big Brother-style data tracking, his narrative is both thought-provoking and hugely entertaining.
For anyone fascinated by the tech world or considering a venture into this frenetic industry, Chaos Monkeys provides an unvarnished look at the promises, pitfalls, and perils that await. Garcia Martinez's story is a testament to the thrill and torment of living at the cutting edge of technology and business.
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Chaos Monkeys is praised as an essential guide to the tech industry's inner workings, with sharp insights into the attitudes of Silicon Valley elites. Critics describe it as darkly truthful, comparing the ruthlessness of its characters to that of Gordon Gekko, and noting its compelling and revealing nature.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781785034558
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 June 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Ebury Press
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 31.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 354g
Pages: 528
About the Author
Antonio Garcia Martinez has been an advisor to Twitter, a product manager for Facebook, the CEO/founder of AdGrok (a venture-backed startup acquired by Twitter), and a strategist for Goldman Sachs. He lives on a forty-foot sailboat on the San Francisco Bay.
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