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In *A Truck Full of Money*, Tracy Kidder tells the story of Paul English, who grew up in working‑class Boston and built Kayak into a billion‑dollar company. Following the sale, English confronts what comes next—whether to launch new ventures or use his wealth for broader impact. Kidder examines how emerging technologies, internet entrepreneurship, and venture capital are redefining business, wealth, and cultural values.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Tracy Kidder
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