E Boys : The First Inside Account of Venture Capitalists at Work

This behind-the-scenes account chronicles the rise of Benchmark Capital, one of Silicon Valley’s most influential venture capital firms, during the feverish years of the late 1990s internet boom. Through detailed reporting and access to key players, the book follows how a small partnership of investors identified, funded, and guided companies such as eBay, revealing the high-stakes world of startups, risk, and rapid wealth creation. It explores themes of entrepreneurship, ambition, market speculation, and the culture of innovation that defined the dot-com era. Written by journalist and Stanford professor Randall E. Stross, known for his coverage of technology and business, this is an engaging, insider look at venture capital and the forces that shape the tech economy.