Book description
World Eaters: How Venture Capital is Cannibalizing the Economy - A Must-Read Eye Opener
Catherine Bracy's debut, World Eaters, delivers a brisk, no-frills exposé of venture capital's corrosive reach into every corner of modern life. Drawing on dozens of interviews-from founders and fund managers to gig-economy workers and limited partners-Bracy shows how the VC playbook is not just a private game but a public menace that erodes labor markets, housing stability, and consumer trust.
The book's strength lies in its clarity. Bracy avoids jargon, yet she never shies from exposing the hard truth: the current VC model rewards rapid growth over sustainable impact, leaving most startups without viable alternatives. Her narrative is both a warning and a call to action-highlighting that without regulatory intervention, investors will continue treating the economy like a high-stakes roulette table.
For readers of Winners Take All, Super Pumped, or Brotopia, World Eaters feels like an insider's guide with an outsider's caution. It peels back the glossy veneer of Silicon Valley to reveal how its values seep into healthcare, food, entertainment, and beyond, harming ordinary consumers as much as it benefits a privileged few.
In under 1500 characters, Bracy has crafted a compelling, accessible critique that will resonate with anyone concerned about the future of our economy. If you're looking for an engaging, thought-provoking read that challenges the status quo, this book is indispensable.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience