The Man Behind the Microchip

Discover the brilliant inventor and daring risk taker behind the integrated circuit, the electronic heart of every modern device. The Man Behind the Microchip captures the life of Robert Noyce, co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel, and the vibrant interplay of technology, business, money, politics, and culture that defines Silicon Valley. Author Leslie Berlin paints a fascinating portrait of Noyce, a multimillionaire who exuded a "just folks" charm, and sheds light on his friends and associates, including Steve Jobs, Andy Grove, and Warren Buffett. A modern American success story, this book illuminates the triumphs and setbacks of one of the most important inventors and entrepreneurs of our time.