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Burn Book
Kara Swisher · Book
If Burn Book hooked you, you will love these stories that peel back the curtain on the ego, greed, and recklessness defining modern power.
Films on the same thread
BlackBerry
Matt Johnson · Film · 2023
Explores: Innovation, Business Ethics, Technological Disruption.
Much like the corporate foibles detailed in Burn Book, this film exposes the dangerous hubris and ethical lapses that often accompany the meteoric rise of industry-disrupting tech giants.
The Social Network
David Fincher · Film · 2010
Explores: Ambition, Betrayal, Friendship.
This drama mirrors the investigative spirit of Burn Book by dissecting the toxic ambition and personal betrayals that fueled the creation of one of Silicon Valley's most influential platforms.
The Big Short
Adam McKay · Film · 2015
Explores: Economic collapse, Corporate greed, Systemic corruption.
If the systemic corruption in Burn Book fascinated you, this account of economic collapse provides a parallel look at how unchecked corporate greed can fundamentally alter the global landscape.
Bombshell
Jay Roach · Film · 2019
Explores: Sexual Harassment, Corporate Culture, Female Empowerment.
This film echoes the critique of industry power structures found in Burn Book, focusing on the explosive consequences when toxic workplace cultures within media empires finally face public reckoning.
Series on the same thread
Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
Brian Koppelman · Series · 2022
Explores: Silicon Valley, Corporate Culture, Ambition.
Fans of Burn Book will recognize the destructive patterns of leadership and ruthless disruption described here, which define the high-stakes, high-pressure environment of a modern Silicon Valley unicorn.
Halt and Catch Fire
Christopher Cantwell · Series · 2014
Explores: Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Personal ambition.
This series captures the same spirit of technological innovation and moral ambiguity explored in Burn Book, showing the intense personal risks taken by those racing to build the future.
The Morning Show
Jay Carson · Series · 2019
Explores: Media Ethics, Power Dynamics, Gender Inequality.
Mirroring the industry critique in Burn Book, this show explores the complex power dynamics and media ethics that govern the high-pressure environment of a major morning news program.
Shark Tank
Mark Burnett · Series · 2009
Explores: Business Pitches, Venture Capital, American Dream.
This series offers a practical look at the venture capital world that Burn Book analyzes, showcasing the relentless pressure and high-stakes decision-making that drive aspiring entrepreneurs toward success.
Podcasts on the same thread
Pivot
New York Magazine · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Burn Book: corporate accountability.
If you appreciated the sharp, unfiltered industry analysis in Burn Book, this podcast provides an essential continuation of those insights, tracking the latest shifts in technology and power.
Acquired
Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal · Podcast · 2026
Explores: entrepreneurial growth, market disruption, strategic decision-making.
This podcast complements the historical overview in Burn Book by performing deep dives into the strategic growth and market disruption that defined the world’s most successful corporate entities.
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Common questions
Is Burn Book a memoir about the tech industry?
Burn Book is an overview of the tech industry written by journalist and podcast host Kara Swisher. It focuses on the history of the sector and examines the various foibles of the founders who shaped the modern digital landscape.
What is the primary focus of Burn Book?
The primary focus of Burn Book is the tech industry. Kara Swisher provides a comprehensive look at the evolution of the field and critiques the actions and behaviors of the influential founders who have led these major technology companies.
Who is the author of Burn Book?
Burn Book was written by Kara Swisher. She is a well-known tech journalist and podcast host who uses her extensive industry experience to analyze the development of the tech sector and the specific shortcomings of its most prominent founders.
Does Burn Book cover the history of tech founders?
Yes, Burn Book covers the history of the tech industry by detailing the foibles of its founders. Kara Swisher uses her background as a journalist to provide an overview of how these individuals influenced the industry and its trajectory over time.