"This may be the model for 21st-century business, and companies that don't learn it could be doomed
to the tar pits of commercial history."Amazon.com

The high-technology industry has given rise to a pioneering group of entrepreneurs and executives that is not
only behind today's most innovative technological advances but also at the forefront of a dynamic new
movement in business. Having helped their own organizations survive and thrive in a competitive, pressure-filled
arena, these visionary leaders offer invaluable lessons for executives and managers in all industries. Now, in
Silicon Gold Rush, their inspirational stories are told and their strategies for success revealed. Providing
valuable insights into a myriad of key issues, from nurturing creativity and motivating employees to finding new
markets and weathering tough times, Silicon Gold Rush examines the maverick leadership techniques that
are finding their way into mainstream corporate culture with far-reaching consequences.