Sarah Lacy

Sarah Lacy is a technology journalist, author and entrepreneur known for her coverage of Silicon Valley and the global startup ecosystem. She founded the tech news site PandoDaily in 2012 and previously served as a senior editor at TechCrunch. Her books include "Once You're Lucky, Twice You're Good" (2008), which chronicles the rise of Web 2.0 companies, and "Brilliant, Crazy, Cocky" (2011), which examines entrepreneurship in emerging markets. She gained prominence through her in-depth reporting on major tech companies and startup founders, including notable coverage of Facebook and Uber. Prior to launching Pando, Lacy was a longtime writer for BusinessWeek and co-hosted Yahoo Finance's Tech Ticker. In 2017, she founded Chairman Mom, a subscription-based platform focused on working mothers. Her work has appeared in numerous publications including The New York Times, Wired, and Bloomberg Businessweek. She has established herself as an influential voice in technology journalism, known for both investigative reporting and analysis of startup culture and venture capital.

Readers appreciate Lacy's insider access and detailed reporting on Silicon Valley culture, though some find her writing style polarizing. Reviews note her ability to capture personality traits of tech founders and explain complex business dynamics. What readers liked: - Deep access to startup founders and venture capitalists - Clear explanations of tech industry dynamics - Strong storytelling about entrepreneurs in emerging markets - Raw, unfiltered perspective on Silicon Valley What readers disliked: - Writing style described as "too casual" and "blog-like" - Some perceived bias in coverage of certain companies/founders - Limited analysis of technical aspects - Focus on personalities over business fundamentals Ratings across platforms: Amazon: - Once You're Lucky, Twice You're Good: 3.9/5 (42 reviews) - Brilliant, Crazy, Cocky: 4.1/5 (38 reviews) Goodreads: - Once You're Lucky: 3.7/5 (289 ratings) - Brilliant, Crazy, Cocky: 3.8/5 (168 ratings) Common reader comment: "Good insider perspective but reads more like extended blog posts than traditional business books."

Once You're Lucky, Twice You're Good (2008) A detailed examination of Web 2.0's rise through profiles of companies like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, documenting the revival of Silicon Valley after the dot-com crash.

Brilliant, Crazy, Cocky: How the Top 1% of Entrepreneurs Profit from Global Chaos (2011) An exploration of entrepreneurship in emerging markets, featuring stories of business founders from countries including India, Israel, Brazil, and Indonesia.

A Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug: The Working Woman's Guide to Overthrowing the Patriarchy (2017) An analysis of gender dynamics in the workplace, combining personal experiences with research on discrimination and success strategies for working women.

Brad Stone Stone's coverage of Amazon and tech giants mirrors Lacy's deep reporting on major tech companies. His books "The Everything Store" and "Amazon Unbound" provide similar behind-the-scenes analysis of tech industry power players.

Emily Chang Chang's examination of Silicon Valley culture in "Brotopia" aligns with Lacy's focus on tech industry dynamics. Her work as a Bloomberg journalist and author similarly combines insider access with critical analysis of tech sector issues.

Kara Swisher Swisher's long career covering Silicon Valley matches Lacy's beat and investigative approach. Her books and reporting focus on similar themes of tech power, startup culture, and industry transformation.

John Carreyrou Carreyrou's investigation of Theranos in "Bad Blood" reflects Lacy's interest in startup scrutiny and tech accountability. His work demonstrates the same commitment to uncovering truth in the tech industry that characterizes Lacy's journalism.

Steven Levy Levy's long-form tech journalism and books like "In The Plex" parallel Lacy's examination of major tech companies. His focus on founders and company culture provides similar insight into the personalities and dynamics shaping the industry.