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Brilliant, crazy, cocky

by Sarah Lacy · first published 2011

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"Brilliant, Crazy, Cocky is the story about that top 1% of people whom Lacy calls "true entrepreneurs", and upon whom she has bestowed the title of Outside Entrepreneurs. This group is a complex, cultural mash-up, comprised in part of those 19th century, old-world immigrants who started fledgling businesses because they had no other options, as well as the 21st century Silicon Valley whiz kids backed by millions in sophisticated investor cash. They are a product of their own cultures and our own turbulent economic times. Outside Entrepreneurs are those who are taking local turmoil and turning

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  • dudurocha · Dec 27, 2011 · Recommends

    …power of Less: http://amzn.to/t4umWo . It discuss how you can simplify your life. It give many practical advices, and is good for all kinds of people. The message in the book is " be aware and simplify". Brilliant, Crazy, Cocky. By Sarah Lacy, former writer fo techcrunch. http://amzn.to/vMJwhR. It show how the entrepreneurship and startups are going around the world. As a brazilian reader, I find the picture of brazil very accurate,…

    on “Ask HN: Best book you read in 2011” ↗
  • peteforde · Jul 14, 2011 · Mentions

    …http://eaves.ca/2011/03/07/launching-an-open-data-business-r... http://measuringmeasures.com/blog/2010/7/2/research-driven-s... I have also ordered Sarah Lacy's new book, about info entrepreneurs in the developing world: http://www.amazon.ca/Brilliant-Crazy-Cocky-Entrepreneurs-Pro...

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