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Hatching Twitter
A True Story of Money, Power, Friendship, and Betrayal
Book • 2013
In 'Hatching Twitter,' Nick Bilton chronicles the tumultuous birth and rise of Twitter, focusing on the quartet of founders: Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams.
The book delves into the personal conflicts, betrayals, and high-stakes power struggles that marked the company's early growth.
Drawing on extensive research, including hundreds of sources and internal documents, Bilton provides a gripping narrative that reveals the complexities of technology startups, venture capital, and Silicon Valley culture.
The story underscores the importance of resilience, adaptability, and collaboration in bringing a groundbreaking idea to life.
The book delves into the personal conflicts, betrayals, and high-stakes power struggles that marked the company's early growth.
Drawing on extensive research, including hundreds of sources and internal documents, Bilton provides a gripping narrative that reveals the complexities of technology startups, venture capital, and Silicon Valley culture.
The story underscores the importance of resilience, adaptability, and collaboration in bringing a groundbreaking idea to life.
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