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From Startups to Storytelling - Mike Trigg on Fiction and Tech Realities
In this episode, we talk to Mike Trigg, a successful serial entrepreneur turned bestselling author. Trigg shares his journey from launching VC-backed companies to embracing his passion for writing, culminating in the publication of his novels "Bit Flip" and the upcoming "Burner." He offers a critical yet affectionate look at the tech industry through his fiction, exploring its cultural impact and the unintended consequences of its innovations. Trigg's transition from the analytical world of startups to the creative pursuit of authorship illustrates the diverse ways in which the entrepreneurial spirit can manifest, offering valuable insights for both tech professionals and creative minds.
Key Points
- Mike Trigg, a successful serial entrepreneur turned bestselling author, discusses the creative parallels between founding companies and writing novels, highlighting the gratification of bringing new ideas to life.
- Trigg's novels, including "Bit Flip" and "Burner," serve as critiques of the tech industry, exploring the culture of tech startups, the consequences of rapid growth, and the impact of social media on society.
- Offering advice to entrepreneurs, Trigg emphasizes the importance of incremental validation, the potential pitfalls of venture capital funding, and ensuring that a technology has a clear, market-driven purpose rather than being a solution searching for a problem.
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