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The founder of Girls in Tech offers first-hand accounts of
the realities of startup life, with the very best advice
from top women entrepreneursYou know startups are hard,
but what is it like to fail, or have a falling out with
your co-founder, or to go through hundreds of pitches in
an effort get funded? In Tech Boss Lady, Adriana Gascoigne
dives into the gritty, raw side of startups. She shares
her own story - of defying Silicon Valley's boy's club and
founding the largest organization for female entrepreneurs
in the world - as well as candid true tales from more than
20 leading women in tech. The result: a no-nonsense guide
for the entrepreneur, intrapreneur and Tech Boss Lady
within each of us.Gascoigne goes behind the scenes of some
of Silicon Valley's hottest brands to discuss topics like
failure, funding, growth hacking, and what it's like to be
a first-time CEO. Rising entrepreneurs will find
inspiration and actionable advice, and experienced tech
employees will appreciate Gascoigne's refreshingly real
take on Silicon Valley: the good, the bad, the ugly, and
ultimately-the hopeful.