Business History

The inside story of the leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco, highlighting the excesses of 1980s corporate finance.

An inside account of the 2008 financial crisis, exploring how major institutions navigated the collapse.

A narrative on the 2008 financial crisis from the perspective of investors who foresaw the housing bubble burst.

Chronicles the history of Xerox PARC, where groundbreaking technologies like the PC and Ethernet were developed.

The biography of Sam Zemurray, a banana magnate, exploring his rise and impact on global business and politics.

Recounts the rise and fall of Long-Term Capital Management, a hedge fund that nearly collapsed global finance.

A history of venture capital, exploring its role in shaping technology and entrepreneurship.

A narrative about the development of a new computer, capturing the drive and culture of engineers in the tech industry.

A fictionalized account of the life of Jesse Livermore, a legendary stock trader, providing insights into the world of speculation.

The biography of Bill Gates and the early days of Microsoft, detailing his rise and the evolution of the tech giant.

Chronicles the unsung pioneers of Silicon Valley who helped shape the tech industry.

The story of Intel’s founding and rise, focusing on the contributions of Robert Noyce, Gordon Moore, and Andy Grove.

Biography of Henry Ford and his industrial impact.

Chronicles the rise of early venture capital in Silicon Valley, focusing on the firm Benchmark Capital.