Chaos in Silicon Valley. Startups that broke the system

About the book "Monkeys of Chaos" by Antonio Garcia Martinez

This book is a frank and satirical story about the world of IT business, technology startups and Silicon Valley. Antonio García Martínez, himself a former employee of Facebook and Twitter, calls entrepreneurs "monkeys of chaos" who destroy traditional industries. From Uber upending the taxi industry to Netflix changing television, tech companies are changing the world, often in chaotic and unpredictable ways. The book shows the inside kitchen of the industry, highlights its cunning business practices and gives a unique view of life in Silicon Valley.

Martinez reflects on investors, startups, marketing and employees with candor and humor. He paints an unadorned picture of the industry, showing how large IT companies really operate and what goes on behind the scenes of innovative startups.

Who is this book for?

This book will be of interest to anyone interested in the business of technology, startups, the inner workings of large technology companies, as well as those who want to understand the life and culture of Silicon Valley.

Why should you read it?

The book not only entertains, but also provides a valuable perspective on modern IT business, making it more understandable and closer to readers.

About the author

Antonio García Martínez is a former advisor at Twitter and product manager at Facebook. He founded the startup AdGrok, which was later acquired by Twitter.