Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry
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Named a Best Business Book by The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Financial Times, and more The riveting, true story of the BlackBerry empire—and how it would eventually come crumbling down in the wake of the smartphone revolution
"One helluva story.” —Toronto Star
Losing the Signal is a riveting story of a company that toppled global giants before succumbing to the ruthlessly competitive forces of Silicon Valley. This is not a conventional tale of modern business failure by fraud and greed. The rise and fall of BlackBerry reveals the dangerous speed at which innovators race along the information superhighway. With unprecedented access to key players, senior executives, directors and competitors, Losing the Signal unveils the remarkable rise of a company that started above a bagel store in Ontario. At the heart of the story is an unlikely partnership between a visionary engineer, Mike Lazaridis, and an abrasive Harvard Business school grad, Jim Balsillie. Together, they engineered a pioneering pocket email device that became the tool of choice for presidents and CEOs. The partnership enjoyed only a brief moment on top of the world, however. At the very moment BlackBerry was ranked the world's fastest growing company internal feuds and chaotic growth crippled the company as it faced its gravest test: Apple and Google's entry into mobile phones. Expertly told by acclaimed journalists, Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff, this is an entertaining, whirlwind narrative that goes behind the scenes to reveal one of the most compelling business stories of the new century.
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Are you curious about the rise and fall of one of the most iconic tech giants? Look no further than "Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry." This best-selling book has been praised by The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the Financial Times as a must-read for anyone interested in business history.
With an insider's perspective, this riveting tale takes you on a journey through the captivating story of BlackBerry. Unlike other business failures driven by fraud and greed, BlackBerry's downfall came at the hands of Silicon Valley's ruthless competition. Through interviews with key players, company executives, and even competitors, "Losing the Signal" unveils the incredible rise of a company that started from humble beginnings above a bagel store in Ontario.
The heart of the narrative revolves around the unexpected partnership between visionary engineer Mike Lazaridis and Harvard Business school grad Jim Balsillie. Together, they developed a revolutionary pocket email device that quickly became the go-to tool for powerful figures such as presidents and CEOs.
However, this partnership's glory days were short-lived. BlackBerry faced its biggest challenge when industry giants like Apple and Google entered the mobile phone market, causing internal conflicts and chaotic growth. Discover the gripping twists and turns as acclaimed journalists Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff expertly narrate this mesmerizing tale behind one of the most captivating business stories of the 21st century.
If you're ready to delve into a "helluva story," this book is a must-read. Gain unique insights into the fast-paced world of tech innovation and learn valuable lessons from BlackBerry's triumphs and ultimate downfall.
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