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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: The label “upstart” applies to mega start-ups like Airbnb and Uber today.
Chapter 3: Uber’s continual reinvention has made it a global success, even when contracts are sometimes lost.
Chapter 4: Airbnb has grown from one man’s idea into a powerhouse in the hospitality field.
Chapter 5: Uber and Airbnb’s CEOs are determined, yet they sometimes also court controversy.
Chapter 6: Upstarts must strive to remain true to their early idealistic visions.
Description
The Upstarts (2017) is about the new generation of start-ups in tech, in particular, Airbnb and Uber, and the impact they’ve had on the world. It takes a deep look at the people behind the companies and how they got to where they are today, as well as where they might go from here.
Who Should Listen
- Entrepreneurs
- Business students
- Anyone interested in the new tech economy