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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.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

Mentioned by David Rosenthal when discussing the history of Grubhub and Seamless.
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DoorDash
Mentioned by David Rosenthal as a book chronicling the history of Airbnb.
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Airbnb
Mentioned by David Rosenthal and Ben Gilbert while discussing the history of Uber and its relation to the broader transportation industry.
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The Uber IPO
Recommended to learn more about Uber and Lyft.
Uber vs Lyft | Black Cars and Pink Mustaches | 1
Mentioned by Ben Gilbert as Brad Stone's previous book covering Uber and Airbnb.
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
Mentioned by Trey Lockerbie as one of Brad Stone 's previous books, discussed in a past episode.
TIP362: Amazon Unbound w/ Brad Stone
Recommended by David Brown to learn more about Uber and Lyft.
Uber vs Lyft | Race to the Bottom | 3
Recommended by David Brown as a resource to learn more about Uber and Lyft.
Uber vs Lyft | Kill or Be Killed | 4
Recommended to learn more about Uber and Lyft.
Uber vs Lyft | Damage Control | 5

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