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Publication: The book was published on October 4, 19991.
Content: It provides detailed profiles of a dozen key figures hired by Bill Gates and Paul Allen before 1990. These individuals played crucial roles in shaping Microsoft’s early success12. The book highlights their backgrounds, contributions, and the unique culture of Microsoft during its formative years
Key Figures: Some of the notable people featured include Bob O’Rear, Russell Borland, Richard Brodie, Scott Oki, Neil Evans, Dave Neir, Ida Cole, Min Yee, Ron Harding, Russell Steele, Paul Sribhibhadh, and Trish Millines Dziko
Themes: Tsang explores the culture of fierce loyalty, fanatical work ethics, and front-line risk-taking that characterized Microsoft’s early environment1. The book also discusses the entrepreneurial traits and business qualities that helped turn Microsoft’s dreams into reality