Interactive Novel [Kindle Edition]

Michael Neal (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

With headlines full of scandals involving CEOs and billion dollar deals, names such as Enron, WorldCom, and Qwest echo through Wall Street where investors are more than a little skittish. So what happens on the other side of the business world the world of startup companies and entrepreneurs? Computer scientist and author Michael Neal provides a glimpse into this world as two young entrepreneurs navigate their way through the complex maze of venture capitalists and professional managers.

About the Author

Michael Neal has worked with five start-up companies in various positions from software engineer to executive. He holds five software technology patents. He has published numerous technical articles and writes poetry and short stories. He resides in Superior, Colorado. This is his first novel.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 427 KB
• Print Length: 350 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: JavaKats Publishing; 1 edition (April 3, 2008)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00173H1NS
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #614,834 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Wild Ride of a High-Tech Startup, March 3, 2003

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Louis Faust III (Boulder, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Interactive Novel (Paperback)

Mike Neal's Interactive Novel sweeps you up into the world of a high-tech startup and doesn't let you down until you've been through it all. I recommend this book for anyone who wants the adventure of a startup. For those of you who already have been there, you will find yourself nodding your head in agreement with each twist and turn. In either case, you will enjoy the ride of Interactive Novel.

5.0 out of 5 stars High Tech Reality, March 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Interactive Novel (Paperback)

The story draws you in. This book provides an inside view to the corporate world. I found his stories to be fairly accurate in what happens in corporate america.

I was entrigued by the main character in his entrepreneurial spirit. I recommend this book for those who think they want to be executives, and for those who are trying to start their own business.

Once you pick the book up, you'll have a hard time putting it down.

5.0 out of 5 stars What CEO's in high tech REALLY do, March 3, 2003

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Spiroman "daspiro" (Boulder, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Interactive Novel (Paperback)

I heard Mike Neal speak at a conference a few years ago when he was CTO of a local dot.com start-up. When I heard that he had written a novel about what happens inside of dot.com companies and on the trials and tribulations of a bright, but honest CTO, I felt I had to read it. I'm glad I did.

One would expect a technical person with several patents to his name to write a novel that is full of jargon and dry. That is not the case here. Mr. Neal has opened the door to the world he came from with realistic characters, sadly believeable plots and a real "hero". As we follow the life of our hero we see him go from confident can caring CTO to sacrificial lamb to... well, you'll have to read the book to find out what happens to him. But when you do, prepare to see a character that you care about and that you see grow. Mr. Neal is not afraid to show the flaws of his hero and that only makes it that much more enjoyable.

An excellent first novel. If you have been in, or know someone that has been in the high tech start up world, then this is the book to buy.