Hwang and greg horowitt propose a radical new theory to explain the nature of places like silicon valleyinnovation ecosystems that generate. Hwang is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur living in silicon valley. The rainforesta book filled with passion, energy and wisdombubbles over with energizing insights and practical advice for policy makers, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists around the world. Drawing on the groundbreaking work of victor hwang and greg horowitt in the rainforest. Hwang and greg horowitt are experienced venture capitalists, who have both also led organizations designed to further the growth of innovation economies and are now advising international organizations and governments around the world. Every once in a while, a business book with a big idea. Hwang and horowitt suggest that silicon valley is an innovative ecosystem they liken to a rainforesthence, the books title. If you think you know how to create business clusters then you must read this book. To learn about the ideas in the rainforest, read the official white paper presented at the university of chicago for the book s publication on february 21, 2012. The rainforest blueprint by victor hwang, a silicon valley entrepreneur and cofounder of t2 venture capital, is designed for a different audience than the original rainforest. Hwang is ceo, cofounder, and managing director of t2 venture capital, a silicon valley firm that builds startups and designs the. Hwang and horowitt go on to explain in considerable detail exactly. The rainforest, the secret to building the next silicon valley is a book that was written by victor h. He is cofounder and managing director of t2 venture capital, a firm t.
Thinking of silicon valley as a living biological system helps innovators tinker together in the same way that atoms tinker together in natural biological systems. Hwang i believe that everyone deserves a fighting chance to pursue their dream. This book is worth reading if you want to accelerate economic growth. Be the first to ask a question about the rainforest. He wrote a book on building innovation ecosystems called the rainforest. Here are some thought provoking axioms from victor hwang s book, the rainforest. Here are some thought provoking axioms from victor hwangs book, the rainforest. It is a form of selftaxation to give up something of value in the. The book guides the userreader through a detailed question and answer process, which in. Last year greg horowitt and i coauthored a book, the rainforest. The secret to building the next silicon valley, the rainforest scorecard helps organizational leaders structure a deepdive internal quantification of the critical elements of innovation. Discover the answers in this groundbreaking book that proposes a. With an unorthodox and entertaining narrative, the book reveals the mysterious mechanisms of rainforests.
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