MEETING STEVE JURVETSON: The Story of the Venture Capitalist Who Helped Launch the Future and the Lessons Hidden in His Vision (Billionaire Minds: Stories of Grit and Greatness)

By: Marcus Grant

Behind every great invention, there's someone who believed first.

Steve Jurvetson is that believer, the venture capitalist who saw the future long before it arrived.

Meeting Steve Jurvetson takes you deep into the extraordinary life of one of Silicon Valley's most influential venture capitalists. From backing SpaceX and Tesla to spotting the promise of Hotmail, Skype, and Baidu long before the world believed in them, Steve Jurvetson has quietly shaped the modern technology landscape. His story is not just about money or success, but about seeing what others miss and daring to believe in the impossible.

This book reveals how a curious engineer became one of the key forces behind some of the most important breakthroughs of our time. It follows his journey from his early days at Stanford and Apple to his rise at Draper Fisher Jurvetson, where his bold investments changed industries and lives. Along the way, readers will discover the powerful lessons hidden in his way of thinking: lessons about curiosity, courage, timing, and how to build a future worth believing in.

Through his eyes, we see how the world of venture capital really works, how visionary ideas are born, and why staying curious matters more than ever. Beyond the boardrooms and billion-dollar deals, Meeting Steve Jurvetson also explores the man behind the vision: his family, values, setbacks, and the quiet drive that keeps him pushing boundaries.

If you've ever wondered how the future gets built, this book is your invitation to find out. Perfect for readers who love stories of innovation, entrepreneurship, and human possibility, Meeting Steve Jurvetson will leave you inspired to think bigger, dream further, and believe that the next great idea could start with anyone, even you.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FY6M6CVQ
• ISBN13: 9798272094810
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"