Burn Rate: How I Survived the Gold Rush Years on the Internet

Synopsis of Burn Rate: How I Survived the Gold Rush Years on the Internet

In 'Burn Rate', Michael Wolff recounts his experience as an internet entrepreneur during the 90s, a time of boom and speculation in the sector. Wolff, a journalist and writer, became CEO of Wolff New Media, a company valued at $150 million. The book describes a surreal world where companies are valued for their potential and publicity, rather than their actual revenues. It is an informative and funny look at the challenges and the search for capital in the world of internet companies.