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In the company of giants

Book • 1997
This book presents groundbreaking conversations with pioneers of the digital world.

It includes interviews with leaders such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, T. J. Rodgers, Gordon Eubanks, Steve Case, and others.

The interviews cover their experiences, successes, challenges, and visions for the future of technology.

The book provides a unique perspective on the human side of these tech giants and the strategies that drove their companies to success.

It highlights the importance of customer focus, hiring good people, and mission-driven businesses, as well as the courage and innovation required to shape the digital world.

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David Senra
; discusses the difficulty of making major business decisions.
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#385 Michael Dell
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David Senra
when discussing Steve Jobs's approach to hiring.
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#329 Charlie Munger (the NEW Poor Charlie's Almanack)
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Keith Rabois
while discussing Steve Jobs's vertical integration strategy.
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David Senra
as a book containing interviews with 16 technology company founders, including Bill Gates.
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#401 How Bill Gates Works
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David Senra
as a book where MBA students interviewed technology company founders.
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My Conversation with Brad Jacobs
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David Senra
in the context of Steve Jobs' views on hiring.
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#354 Sam Walton: The Inside Story of America's Richest Man
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David Senra
for his views on the importance of hiring and finding great people.
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#330 Les Schwab (Charlie Munger recommended this book)
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David Senra
while discussing the importance of recruiting top talent in building a successful company.
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The best interview I've ever done about Founders
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David Senra
as a source for Steve Jobs' quote on the importance of hiring.
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#352 J. Paul Getty: The Richest Private Citizen in America
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David Senra
as a book featuring interviews with technology company founders, including Steve Jobs.
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#345 George Lucas

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