Time and Space Maps of Silicon Valley (in the 80s)
I had published in the past genealogies (time maps) of Silicon Valley startups and venture capital. Here they are again: Genealogy of Silicon Valley startups (1957-1986) Genealogy of West Coast Venture...
View ArticleThe myth of the entrepreneur – Undoing the imaginary of Silicon Valley
A friend mentioned this new book about Silicon Valley to me a few days ago and I quote: “The author’s argument is wrong (but it’s pernicious). […] Indeed, entrepreneurship generates excellence and...
View ArticleThe myth of the entrepreneur – Undoing the imaginary of Silicon Valley (2/3)
I have finished reading Anthony Galluzzo’s book which I already mentioned in part 1 a few days ago. I hesitate between irritation and a more positive appreciation because I do not know if the author...
View ArticleThe myth of the entrepreneur – Undoing the imaginary of Silicon Valley (3/3)
This is a very slight follow-up to the 2 posts about Galluzzo’s The Myth of the entrepreneur. The link is very weak: is Silicon Valley mostly about story telling or is it more about a complex...
View ArticleThe Importance of Migrants according to Philippe Mustar
A somewhat dated article (November 2022) reminded me of the importance of the subject. The article published by Le monde, “All Immigrants Are Entrepreneurs”, is for subscribers only and I can only...
View ArticleWhat makes Silicon Valley Venture Capital unique?
Friends from IMF sent me a link to a very interesting article entitled How Unique is VC’s American History?. You may have access to it here or there. It is an analysis of a book, Tom Nicholas’ VC: An...
View ArticleTech – When Silicon Valley Changes the World
I had the chance to take part in a debate on France Culture with Olivier Alexandre the author of La Tech – Quand la Silicon Valley refait le Monde (Tech – When Silicon Valley changes the World). I say...
View ArticleTech – When Silicon Valley Changes the World (part 2)
I’ve already written all the good things I thought of La Tech – Quand la Silicon Valley refait le Monde (Tech – When Silicon Valley Remakes the World) (see my previous post). Here is more. Olivier...
View ArticleTech – When Silicon Valley Changes the World (final part)
I advertise this book to my friends and colleagues. This is definitely the book I wish I had written. Everything is said, as we sometimes say! You will find previous articles here and there. The...
View ArticleGordon Moore (1929-2023) – The Accidental Entrepreneur
Gordon Moore passed away last Friday, March 24, 2023. He was the last of the Traitorous Eight and there is not only one living founding father of Silicon Valley, Arthur Rock. I could build a short...
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