Disrupted : My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble (CD-Audio)

from writemoves

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I identified personally with the author and his story. Dan Lyons was a 53-year-old laid off Newsweek writer who made a significant career change by working for a tech startup. He experiences a vastly different business culture and management style from what...

from BookWallah

Where to even start? This memoir is unbelievable, but with the unmistakable ring of truth, because you simply could not make this stuff up. Funniest thing I have read since Dave Barry's first book. If you have had any professional contact with: Silicon Valley, startups, founders, psychotic bosses...

from decaturmamaof2

A scathing indictment of the hyped-up "buzzworthy" startup frenzy of the last decade and a half. Lyons writes with humor and insight.

from angiestahl

You probably already know the basics, but if not: 52 YO white guy who was a business/tech editor for Newsweek and a fairly-well known-in-some-circles satirical business blogger gets unexpectedly laid off a few years ago. He eventually lands and accepts an offer to be a "marketing fellow" at Hubsp...

from GShuk

Entertaining and gives some insight into the business of tech startups. Liked how he shared his thoughts and feelings of the uncertainty of a new job, especially from the perspective of an older person. He focused on age a lot. When one is aware of something they end up seeing it everywhere and e...