Was it basically the wild west era of the internet where so many people were making websites that it was impossible for all of them to stay around? That's what it sounds like, but I love to hear from somebody who was around back then.
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Hi everyone, I'm looking for a good non-fiction read on the Dot Com Boom / Internet Bubble era of the late 90's / early 2000's. Not looking for anything specific really, just a fun book covering the rise and demise of tech companies and the culture in Silicon Valley during those days. Thanks so much in advance!
Chapters alternate between the two timelines. In the modern timeline, the main character buys into an IPO for a nebulous product. In the historical timeline, he invests in a new winch invention that is supposed to revolutionize the shipping industry. In the parallel storylines, he gets increasingly excited about how much his investments will pay off, but destroys relationships along the way. Both products turn out to be a sham, and by the end of the book he loses all his money in both timelines. I believe the book was written shortly after the 1999 financial crash, and I read it sometime in the early 2000s. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help identify this book!
