Microsoft First Generation: The Success Secrets of the Visionaries Who Launched a Technology Empire

What began as a modest start-up partnership only twenty-five years ago has already surpassed all the giants of contemporary capitalism, including General Electric and IBM. How did Microsoft achieve all of this in so short a time? What was the true nature of the Microsoft environment in the beginning, and what are the secrets behind its triumph?

Find the answers here. Cheryl Tsang skillfully renders recent history in bold, colorful strokes, highlighting each of the specific business qualities and entrepreneurial traits that turned Microsoft's dreams into reality. Meet the early builders of Microsoft, and step inside the famous culture of loyalty, the storied "maniacal work ethic," and the hardcore world of reckless risk-taking that remains so integral to the computer giant's ongoing success.

The collection features twelve members of Microsoft's first generation, from Bob O'Rear, employee number seven, who wrote the original MS-DOS program, to Trish Millines, a software tester and advocate for ethnic diversity. With candid appraisals and fascinating portraits, it uncovers surprising success secrets and reveals what makes Microsoft tick.