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The upstarts
How Uber, Airbnb, and the Killer Companies of the New Silicon Valley Are Changing the World
Book • 2017
The Upstarts is a riveting account of the most radical companies of the new Silicon Valley.
It explores how Uber and Airbnb have ushered in a new era, redefining neighborhoods, challenging government regulations, and changing the way we travel.
The book delves into the stories of these companies, their idiosyncratic founders, and the cultural and economic upheaval they have caused, often sidestepping serious ethical and legal obstacles in the process.
It explores how Uber and Airbnb have ushered in a new era, redefining neighborhoods, challenging government regulations, and changing the way we travel.
The book delves into the stories of these companies, their idiosyncratic founders, and the cultural and economic upheaval they have caused, often sidestepping serious ethical and legal obstacles in the process.
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when discussing the history of Grubhub and Seamless.


David Rosenthal

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DoorDash
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as a book chronicling the history of Airbnb.


David Rosenthal

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Airbnb
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while discussing the history of Uber and its relation to the broader transportation industry.


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Ben Gilbert

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The Uber IPO
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Jason Calacanis

Brad Stone

“Amazon Unbound” author Brad Stone on the mind of Bezos, the future of Amazon & more | E1282
Recommended to learn more about Uber and Lyft.

Uber vs Lyft | Black Cars and Pink Mustaches | 1
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as Brad Stone's previous book covering Uber and Airbnb.


Ben Gilbert

Special: 2021 China Tech Trends (with Tech Buzz China)
Recommended at the end of the podcast as further reading on Uber and Lyft.

Uber vs Lyft | Evolve or Die | 6
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's previous books, discussed in a past episode.

Trey Lockerbie

Brad Stone

TIP362: Amazon Unbound w/ Brad Stone
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to learn more about Uber and Lyft.


David Brown

Uber vs Lyft | Race to the Bottom | 3
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as a resource to learn more about Uber and Lyft.


David Brown

Uber vs Lyft | Kill or Be Killed | 4
Recommended to learn more about Uber and Lyft.

Uber vs Lyft | Damage Control | 5