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A Wall Street Journal BestsellerAn insider’s revealing and in-depth examination of Big Tech’s failure to keep its foundational promises and the steps the industry can take to course-correct in order to make a positive impact on the world.

Trampled by Unicorns: Big Tech’s Empathy Problem and How to Fix It explores how technology has progressed humanity’s most noble pursuits, while also grappling with the origins of the industry’s destructive empathy deficit and the practical measures Big Tech can take to self-regulate and make it right again. Author Maëlle Gavet examines the tendency for many of Big Tech’s stars to stray from their user-first ideals and make products that actually profoundly damage their customers and ultimately society.

Offering an account of the world of tech startups in the United States and Europe—from Amazon, Google, and Facebook to Twitter, Airbnb, and Uber (to name a few)—Trampled by Unicorns argues that the causes and consequences of Big Tech’s failures originate from four main sources: the Valley’s cultural insularity, the hyper-growth business model, the sector’s stunning lack of diversity, and a dangerous self-sustaining ecosystem. However, the book is not just an account of how an industry came off the rails, but also a passionate call to action on how to get it back on track.

Gavet, a leading technology executive and former CEO of Ozon, an executive vice president at Priceline Group, and chief operating officer of Compass, formulates a clear call to action for industry leaders, board members, employees, and consumers/users to drive the change necessary to create better, more sustainable businesses—and the steps Western governments are likely to take should tech leaders fail to do so. Steps that include reformed tax codes, reclassification of platforms as information companies, new labor laws, and algorithmic transparency and oversight.

Trampled by Unicorns’ exploration of the promise and dangers of technology is perfect for anyone with an interest in entrepreneurship, tech, and global commerce, and a hope of technology’s all-empowering prospect. An illuminating book full of insights, Trampled by Unicorns describes a realistic path forward, even as it uncovers and explains the errors of the past. As Gavet puts it, “we don’t need less tech, we need more empathetic tech.” And how that crucial distinction can be achieved by the tech companies themselves, driving change as governments actively pave the road ahead.

A Wall Street Journal BestsellerAn insider’s revealing and in-depth examination of Big Tech’s failure to keep its foundational promises and the steps the industry can take to course-correct in order to make a positive impact on the world.Trampled by Unicorns: Big Tech’s Empathy Problem and How to Fix It explores how technology has progressed humanity’s most noble pursuits, while also grappling with the origins of the industry’s destructive empathy deficit and the practical measures Big Tech can take to self-regulate and make it right again. Author Maëlle Gavet examines the tendency for many of Big Tech’s stars to stray from their user-first ideals and make products that actually profoundly damage their customers and ultimately society.Offering an account of the world of tech startups in the United States and Europe—from Amazon, Google, and Facebook to Twitter, Airbnb, and Uber (to name a few)—Trampled by Unicorns argues that the causes and consequences of Big Tech’s failures originate from four main sources: the Valley’s cultural insularity, the hyper-growth business model, the sector’s stunning lack of diversity, and a dangerous self-sustaining ecosystem. However, the book is not just an account of how an industry came off the rails, but also a passionate call to action on how to get it back on track.Gavet, a leading technology executive and former CEO of Ozon, an executive vice president at Priceline Group, and chief operating officer of Compass, formulates a clear call to action for industry leaders, board members, employees, and consumers/users to drive the change necessary to create better, more sustainable businesses—and the steps Western governments are likely to take should tech leaders fail to do so. Steps that include reformed tax codes, reclassification of platforms as information companies, new labor laws, and algorithmic transparency and oversight.Trampled by Unicorns’ exploration of the promise and dangers of technology is perfect for anyone with an interest in entrepreneurship, tech, and global commerce, and a hope of technology’s all-empowering prospect. An illuminating book full of insights, Trampled by Unicorns describes a realistic path forward, even as it uncovers and explains the errors of the past. As Gavet puts it, “we don’t need less tech, we need more empathetic tech.” And how that crucial distinction can be achieved by the tech companies themselves, driving change as governments actively pave the road ahead.

A Wall Street Journal BestsellerAn insider’s revealing and in-depth examination of Big Tech’s failure to keep its foundational promises and the steps the industry can take to course-correct in order to make a positive impact on the world.

Trampled by Unicorns: Big Tech’s Empathy Problem and How to Fix It explores how technology has progressed humanity’s most noble pursuits, while also grappling with the origins of the industry’s destructive empathy deficit and the practical measures Big Tech can take to self-regulate and make it right again. Author Maëlle Gavet examines the tendency for many of Big Tech’s stars to stray from their user-first ideals and make products that actually profoundly damage their customers and ultimately society.

Offering an account of the world of tech startups in the United States and Europe—from Amazon, Google, and Facebook to Twitter, Airbnb, and Uber (to name a few)—Trampled by Unicorns argues that the causes and consequences of Big Tech’s failures originate from four main sources: the Valley’s cultural insularity, the hyper-growth business model, the sector’s stunning lack of diversity, and a dangerous self-sustaining ecosystem. However, the book is not just an account of how an industry came off the rails, but also a passionate call to action on how to get it back on track.

Gavet, a leading technology executive and former CEO of Ozon, an executive vice president at Priceline Group, and chief operating officer of Compass, formulates a clear call to action for industry leaders, board members, employees, and consumers/users to drive the change necessary to create better, more sustainable businesses—and the steps Western governments are likely to take should tech leaders fail to do so. Steps that include reformed tax codes, reclassification of platforms as information companies, new labor laws, and algorithmic transparency and oversight.

Trampled by Unicorns’ exploration of the promise and dangers of technology is perfect for anyone with an interest in entrepreneurship, tech, and global commerce, and a hope of technology’s all-empowering prospect. An illuminating book full of insights, Trampled by Unicorns describes a realistic path forward, even as it uncovers and explains the errors of the past. As Gavet puts it, “we don’t need less tech, we need more empathetic tech.” And how that crucial distinction can be achieved by the tech companies themselves, driving change as governments actively pave the road ahead.

A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech—all in one place.From quantum computing and next-generation digital health tools to virtual reality training and the dawn of the commercial space age, new technologies are reshaping business on the factory floor and in the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the new opportunities these technologies are creating—and avoid falling victim to disruption?The Year in Tech 2022: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you understand what the latest and most important tech innovations mean for your organization and how you can use them to compete and win in today's turbulent business environment.Business is changing. Will you adapt or be left behind?Get up to speed and deepen your understanding of the topics that are shaping your company's future with the Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review series. Featuring HBR's smartest thinking on fast-moving issues—blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more—each book provides the foundational introduction and practical case studies your organization needs to compete today and collects the best research, interviews, and analysis to get it ready for tomorrow.You can't afford to ignore how these issues will transform the landscape of business and society. The Insights You Need series will help you grasp these critical ideas—and prepare you and your company for the future.

A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech—all in one place.From quantum computing and next-generation digital health tools to virtual reality training and the dawn of the commercial space age, new technologies are reshaping business on the factory floor and in the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the new opportunities these technologies are creating—and avoid falling victim to disruption?The Year in Tech 2022: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you understand what the latest and most important tech innovations mean for your organization and how you can use them to compete and win in today's turbulent business environment.Business is changing. Will you adapt or be left behind?Get up to speed and deepen your understanding of the topics that are shaping your company's future with the Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review series. Featuring HBR's smartest thinking on fast-moving issues—blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more—each book provides the foundational introduction and practical case studies your organization needs to compete today and collects the best research, interviews, and analysis to get it ready for tomorrow.You can't afford to ignore how these issues will transform the landscape of business and society. The Insights You Need series will help you grasp these critical ideas—and prepare you and your company for the future.

Der Wall-Street-Journal-Bestseller nun in deutscher Sprache! Der technologische Fortschritt hat nahezu auf alle Bereiche positive Auswirkungen: auf unsere Art zu leben, zu arbeiten und unsere Freizeit zu verbringen. Und doch haben digitale Technologien auch die Büchse der Pandora geöffnet - mit verheerenden Nebenwirkungen: Desinformation, Hass und Mobbing, katastrophale Verletzungen der Privatsphäre, durch die "Gig economy" entfesselte disruptive Zerstörungen, monopolistische Repressionen und mehr. Tech-Giganten wie Facebook, Apple, Google, Amazon, Alibaba, Uber, YouTube, Twitter, Airbnb und eine Handvoll anderer Einhörner stehen an einem Scheideweg. Übernehmen sie weiterhin keine moralische Verantwortung im unerbittlichen Streben nach Größe? Oder wagen sie einen Neustart und stellen Ethik und Empathie in den Mittelpunkt ihres Handelns? COVID-19 dient als Brennglas für die Offenbarung des Besten und des Schlechtesten, was die Tech-Branche hervorbringt. Einerseits wäre das Leben definitiv viel mühsamer ohne Amazon, das uns das Nötigste direkt vor die Haustür legt, ohne Zoom und Skype, um mit unseren Kollegen und Familien zu sprechen, und ohne Netflix für das Streamen von Fernsehprogrammen und Filmen. Andererseits konnte sich innerhalb weniger Minuten eine Flut an Fehlinformationen und manchmal auch gefährlichen Lügen über das Virus per Twitter, Facebook, YouTube etc. rund um den Globus ausbreiten. Kein anderer Industriezweig hat jeden Aspekt unseres Lebens so schnell, tiefgreifend und umfassend verändert wie die Tech-Branche. Keine andere Industrie hat uns alle in einem solchen Ausmaß zu Opfern und Schurken gemacht. Keine andere Industrie hat neue Instrumente wie die KI entwickelt, die wir immer noch nicht zu kontrollieren wissen und die uns eines Tages vielleicht eher ersetzen als ergänzen werden. Es wird Zeit, dass wir alle genauer hinschauen, was die Einhörner (Tech-Konzerne mit einem Wert über 1 Milliarde US-Dollar) so treiben. Wie sie ihre Versprechen brechen, dem Wohle der Gesellschaft zu dienen. Wie Risikokapital dazu beiträgt, dass sie immer mehr zu marktbeherrschenden Monstern werden, die alles schlucken, was ihnen bedrohlich erscheint. Wenn wir nichts tun, um die Ambitionen der Tech-Riesen zu kontrollieren, könnte zur Realität werden, was in Orwells "1984" und Huxleys "Schöne Neue Welt" als alptraumhafte Zukunftsvisionen beschrieben ist. Im schlimmsten Fall könnte auch eine Kombination der beiden eintreten: "Die Huxley-Dystopie treibt die Orwell-Dystopie an", sagte der Aktivist Aza Raskin in einem mit Gavet geführten Interview. "Die beiden sind konvergierend, wie zwei sich aufeinander zubewegende Wände." Dennoch - es liegt in der Macht unserer Gesellschaften, diese Situation zu ändern. Wir können etwas dafür tun, dass das vergangene Jahrzehnt eines Tages nicht mehr als Norm, sondern als Irrweg angesehen wird. "Niedergetrampelt von Einhörnern" ist ein erhellendes und aufrüttelndes Buch, das tiefe Einblicke hinter die Kulissen gewährt. Es ist die umfangreiche Enthüllung der Tech-Insiderin Maëlle Gavet, die sagt: "Wir brauchen nicht weniger Technologie, wir brauchen empathischere Technologie." Sie beschreibt, wie die Tech-Branche diesen entscheidenden Wandel selbst vollziehen und Veränderungen vorantreiben kann, während Regierungen bereits aktiv an den Leitplanken dafür arbeiten.