Ori Brafman and Rod A. Beckstrom, both Stanford MBAs and start-up veterans, are cofounders of Global Peace Networks, a decentralized network of business groups that promote peace and economic development projects. Both live in the San Francisco area.
""The Starfish and the Spider" is a compelling and important book."
--Pierre Omidyar, CEO, Omidyar Network and Founder and Chairman,
eBay Inc.
""The Starfish and the Spider", like "Blink", "The Tipping Point",
and "The Wisdom of Crowds" before it, showed me a provocative new
way to look at the world and at business. It's
also fun to read!" --Robin Wolaner, founder, Parenting Magazine and
author, Naked in the Boardroom
"A fantastic read. Constantly weaving stories and connections.
You'll never see the world the same way again." --Nicholas J.
Nicholas Jr., former Co-CEO, Time Warner
"A must-read. Starfish are changing the face of business and
society. This page-turner is provocative and compelling." --David
Martin, CEO, Young Presidents' Organization
""The Starfish and the Spider" provides a powerful prism for
understanding the patterns and potential of self-organizing
systems." --Steve Jurvetson, Partner, Draper Fisher Jurvetson
""The Starfish and the Spider" lifts the lid on a massive
revolution in the making, a revolution certain to reshape every
organization on the planet from bridge clubs to global governments.
Brafman and Beckstrom elegantly describe what is afoot and offer a
wealth of insights that will be invaluable to anyone starting
something new--or rescuing something old--amidst this vast shift."
--Paul Saffo, Director, Institute for the Future
""The Starfish and the Spider" is great reading. [It has] not only
stimulated my thinking, but as a result of the reading, I proposed
ten action points for my own organization."
--Professor Klaus Schwab, Executive Chairman, World Economic
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