“Randall Strauss had written at that point, Steve Jobs and the next big thing about next. The tagline on the book was the first inside account of venture capitalists at work.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: venture capital insights

For: Aspiring venture capitalists and entrepreneurs

Key quote: “Randall Strauss had written at that point, Steve Jobs and the next big thing about next.”

The host mentions 'Steve Jobs and the Next Big Thing' to highlight the importance of having a visionary leader in venture capital investments. The book provides an inside look at how venture capitalists operate, which is relevant to the discussion about bold investment strategies.

FoundersAug 30, 2022

#265 Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader

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“This book covers the wilderness years of Steve Jobs, detailing the critical period between his first tenure at Apple and his return.”

FoundersJun 23, 2019

#77 Steve Jobs (The NeXT Years)

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“The podcast discusses the book 'Steve Jobs and the Next Big Thing' by Randall Strauss, which covers Jobs' ventures with Next and the challenges he faced.”

Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: Steve Jobs' Next Venture

For: Entrepreneurs and business students

Key quote: “This is a story that had to be written down in the books as the most expensive flop in the history of entrepreneurship.”

The host discusses the failures of Steve Jobs' company Next, highlighting the significant financial losses and strategic missteps that characterized its history. The mention of the book serves to illustrate the complexities and challenges Jobs faced during this period, ultimately leading to a critical assessment of his entrepreneurial journey.