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What Tech Bros Get Right...and Wrong

2Bobs—with David C. Baker and Blair Enns

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Unveiling the Tech Bro Persona

The chapter examines the characteristics and behaviors of 'tech bros': young, wealthy, and overconfident individuals entrenched in the startup world. It critiques their focus on quick wealth accumulation without substantial evidence of success and contrasts their values and lifestyle choices with a touch of sarcasm. The conversation highlights the rise of tech influencers resembling modern snake oil salesmen, selling success narratives on social media with little substance, while also exploring the admirable traits of discipline, hard work, and ambition exhibited by some tech professionals.

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