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How to Turn Down a Billion Dollars: The Snapchat Story,Used
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"In the grand tradition of Ben Mezrichs The Accidental Billionaires (2009)... an engaging look into a fascinating subculture of millions." Booklist"Breezy...How to Turn Down a Billion Dollars ably if uncritically chronicles the short history of a young company catering to young users, with a young chief executive, and reveals, intentionally or not, the limitations that come with that combination." Wall Street JournalThe improbable and exhilarating story of the rise of Snapchat from a frat boy fantasy to a multibillion dollar internet unicorn that has dramatically changed the way we communicate.In 2013 Evan Spiegel, the brash CEO of the social network Snapchat, and his cofounder Bobby Murphy stunned the press when they walked away from a threebilliondollar offer from Facebook: how could an app teenagers use to text dirty photos dream of a higher valuation? Was this hubris, or genius?In How to Turn Down a Billion Dollars, tech journalist Billy Gallagher takes us inside the rise of one of Silicon Valleys hottest startups. Snapchat developed from a simple wish for disappearing pictures as Stanford junior Reggie Brown nursed regrets about photos he had sent. After an epic feud between best friends, Brown lost his stake in the company, while Spiegel has gone on to make a name for himself as a visionaryif ruthlessCEO worth billions, linked to celebrities like Taylor Swift and his wife, Miranda Kerr.A fellow Stanford undergrad and fraternity brother of the company? founding trio, Gallagher has covered Snapchat from the start. He brings unique access to a company Bloomberg Business called ? cipher in the Silicon Valley technology community.?Gallagher offers insight into challenges Snapchat faces as it transitions from a playful app to one of the tech industry? preeminent public companies. In the tradition of great business narratives, How to Turn Down a Billion Dollars offers the definitive account of a company whose goal is no less than to remake the future of entertainment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'How to Turn Down a Billion Dollars: The Snapchat Story'? A: The book focuses on the rise of Snapchat, detailing its journey from a college project to a multi-billion dollar company and the challenges it faced along the way.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'How to Turn Down a Billion Dollars' is Billy Gallagher, a tech journalist who has closely followed Snapchat's developments.
- Q: When was 'How to Turn Down a Billion Dollars' published? A: The book was published on February 13, 2018.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This edition of the book is a hardcover.
- Q: What genre does the book belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of Business & Industry.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in technology startups? A: Yes, the book provides insights into the startup culture and the tech industry, making it suitable for readers interested in technology startups.
- Q: Does the book discuss the challenges faced by Snapchat? A: Yes, it explores the various challenges Snapchat encountered as it transitioned from a playful app to a significant player in the tech industry.
- Q: What unique perspective does the author bring to the story? A: Billy Gallagher, as a fellow Stanford student and fraternity brother of Snapchat's founders, offers a unique insider perspective on the company's journey.
- Q: Can I find insights about the company's founders in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses the backgrounds and roles of Snapchat's founders, including Evan Spiegel and Bobby Murphy, as well as the conflicts that shaped the company.