<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Have you always dreamed of living in Silicon Valley and having an easy, perfect life? Well, think again. </p><p><br></p><p>In Jeremie Gluckman-Picard's In the Shadow of Big Tech, </em>you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at what living in a region destined for advancement is really like. Hoping to illuminate the underbelly of Silicon Valley and unpack core assumptions about innovation, Jeremie shares how living in a region that prioritizes technology over trust has affected the general mindset and culture.</p><p><br></p><p>With the help of this book, you'll learn things about the Valley that will make Bay Area history and culture impossible to ignore including how the growth of technology has impacted relationships, emotional well-being, and people's ability to engage with one another.</p><p><br></p><p>After venturing into the shadows, you'll leave with clarity on what to start, stop, and continue when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Jeremie's writing is incredibly interesting and timely for this unique moment. We're simultaneously in the midst of an EQ revolution in the workplace, while also facing extreme polarization and division in civic life. Jeremie works to unpack this." - Lisa Conn, Co-Founder and COO, Icebreaker</p><p><br></p><p>"Jeremie's unique perspective, sharp wit and warm compassion brings out the contours of growing up in the bay area with nuance and depth. Jeremie is both a guide and a friend who will help you see the bay area in a new light, whether you have lived here for most of your life or are just interested in unpacking a local socioeconomic system that has shaped technology and culture at a global scale." - Apurva Shah, CEO Duality Robotics and Adjunct Professor at California College of the Arts</p><br>