Bit Flip

By: Mike Trigg

Narrated by: Darren Eliker

Combining the corporate intrigue of Joseph Finder, the satirical cultural critique of Dave Eggers, and the domestic drama of Laura Dave, Bit Flip is a fast-paced contemporary thriller that delivers an authentic insider’s view of the corrupting influences of greed, entitlement, and vanity in technology start-ups.

Tech executive Sam Hughes came to Silicon Valley to “make the world a better place”. He’s just not sure he’s doing that anymore. And when an onstage meltdown sends him into a professional tailspin, he suddenly sees the culture of the Bay Area’s tech bubble in a new light.

Just as Sam’s wondering if his start-up career and marriage might both be over at 40-something, an inadvertent discovery pulls him back into his former company, where he begins to unravel the insidious schemes of the founder and venture investors.

Driven by his desire for redemption, Sam discovers a conspiracy of fraud, blackmail, and manipulation that leads to tragic outcomes—threatening to destroy not only the company but also his own moral compass. Entangled in a web of complicity, how far will Sam go to achieve his dreams of entrepreneurial success?

©2022 Mike Trigg (P)2022 Mike Trigg

Overall 3.5 stars, a page turner but missing fleshed out female characters

3.5 stars—Less of a corporate thriller and more of an insiders view of Silicon Valley and the prevalence of bro culture, greed and power. The story is a page turner, but unfortunately the author does not spend any time writing, shaping or detail for his characters who are women.

Disturbing Realism in our world

I loved the in-depth view into the disturbing beast of big tech, telling the story of a man that started small but wanted big, pushing the things that he really needed most to the side. Money and great got in the way of his relationships and tarnished his view on the world. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to the anyone; especially someone that needs a reality check.

Realistic picture of life & work

The book drew a picture of how life is navigated & choices one makes when things change for, against, & with us…
I liked the VC work facet!