An incredible memoir from one of Britain's leading computer pioneers turned ardent philanthropists.
Stephanie Shirley (Author) Dame Stephanie Shirley is a British businesswoman, technology pioneer and philanthropist. She founded a software company called Freelance Programmers, and transferred ownership of the company to her staff, making 70 women millionaires. Shirley has dedicated most of her life and wealth to advancing Autism research and STEM subjects. She co-founded the Oxford Internet Institute and was President of the British Computer Society. She was named by BBC Radio 4's Women's Hour as one of the 100 most powerful women in the UK.
The word 'inspiring' is greatly overused, but Stephanie Shirley's
story is one of those rare cases in which it truly applies. This
book is an extraordinary tale of creativity and resilience, and of
the power of well-targeted philanthropy to transform the world --
Oliver Burkeman * Guardian *
There is an entire business course in this book: about the dangers
of profitless growth, the difficulties of succession planning, and
the problems of managing clever people. But more important, this
engrossing story of an extraordinary life is filled with lessons in
what it means to be human -- Michael Skapinker * Financial Times
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An inspiring memoir by a great entrepreneur who charted her life to
do well while doing good -- Ronald Cohen * Chair of the Global
Steering Group for Impact Investment *
Steve Shirley's autobiography is nothing short of inspiring. She is
a role model for young women worldwide in her spirit, determinism,
humour, and generosity -- Simon Baron-Cohen * Professor at
Cambridge University *
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