Moe - The global Silicon Valley handbook: the official entrepreneurs guide to the hottest startup scenes from around the globe

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ISBN: 978-1-4555-7031-7 E3-20170213-JV-PC It had to happen! Silicon Valley is now ubiquitous! The Global Silicon Valley Handbook gives you facts and an informed opinion about everything you need to know when starting your company. Dick Kramlich, chairman and co-founder, New Enterprise Associates Entrepreneurs do change the world. We are entering an exciting new era where you can go from an idea to reaching millions of people at breathtaking speeds. The Global Silicon Valley Handbook is chock-full of invaluable information on who you need to know, what you need to know, and where you need to go. Carol Bartz, former CEO of Autodesk and Yahoo! Michael Moe has long been an influential thought leader at the cutting edge of global technology, investing, and leadership. James M. James M.

Citrin, leader, Spencer Stuart CEO of Practice, and author of The Career Playbook Very enjoyable. A great tongue-in-cheek guide for entrepreneurs on where to be seen, who to raise capital from, and how to pitch. Itll even tell you which restaurants to frequent and which phrases never to say to a VC. Michael Moe has created an unfiltered insiders playbook to navigating the Global Silicon Valley. Ill be consulting it next time Im abroad. Joe Lonsdale, founding partner, 8VC Finally! A book from a true Silicon Valley ecosystem innovator! The Global Silicon Valley Handbook is an entertaining must read for anyone interested in how this Valley works.

Michael Moe takes you around the Valley with an entertaining tongue-in-cheek edge, while giving you the smarts you need to become a success in the tech world. Dig in. You will read it again and again. Tim Draper, founder, Draper Associates and DFJ Michael Moe and the Global Silicon Valley Team have written the playbook on how an entrepreneur can win big in the Global Silicon Valley. Ronnie Lott, NFL Hall of Fame and VC investor Finally, the definitive source of what all entrepreneurs really need to know! From Silicon Valley to Singapore, this book tells you whom you should be meeting with, where to hold those meetings, what to say, what questions to ask, what books to read, and so much more. This is a true Handbook full of useful info.

Seriously, there is no B.S. If you want to start a company you need to have this at your side. Dave Pottruck, former CEO, Charles Schwab, and Active Angel Investor

To all the entrepreneurs, who know there is nothing more powerful than a big idea and have the guts to make it happen.To my colleagues at GSV, who believe in the dream and the magic of growth.To my friend and coach Bill Campbell, who showed how caringmore than people thought possiblecould change the world for good.And to my family, especially my wife, Bonnie, and my daughters, Maggie and Caroline, who amaze and inspire me every day.