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Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry

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Book Synopsis: THE BASIS FOR IFC FILMS' BLACKBERRY

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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Looking to dive into the story of one of the most captivating rise and fall tales in the business world? Look no further than "Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry". This book has been recognized as a Best Business Book by prestigious publications like The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Financial Times. If you're ready to be engrossed in an incredibly gripping story, this is the book for you.

Witness the remarkable journey of the BlackBerry empire, as it soared to great heights before being brought down by the seismic shifts caused by the smartphone revolution. This is not just another story of corporate mismanagement and greed. "Losing the Signal" exposes the fast-paced world of innovation and the cutthroat competition it entails.

With exclusive access to key players, senior executives, directors, and competitors, this book reveals the fascinating rise of BlackBerry from its humble beginnings above a bagel store in Ontario. At its core, the story revolves around a partnership between visionary engineer Mike Lazaridis and Harvard Business School graduate Jim Balsillie. Together, they developed a groundbreaking pocket email device that became the go-to tool for presidents and CEOs worldwide.

However, this partnership's reign at the top was short-lived. Just when BlackBerry seemed unstoppable, internal conflicts and uncontrolled growth brought the company to its knees. Its biggest challenge yet came with the entry of mobile phone giants Apple and Google. In the hands of talented journalists Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff, the saga of BlackBerry's rise and fall comes alive with unparalleled storytelling.

If you're seeking a thrilling narrative that takes you behind the scenes of one of the most compelling business stories of our time, "Losing the Signal" is your ticket. Prepare to be captivated by the twists and turns, the successes and failures, and the ultimate lessons learned from this extraordinary tale.

Ready to uncover the extraordinary story behind BlackBerry's rise and fall? Get your copy of "Losing the Signal" now!

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