PAST EVENT

An evening with Jean-Louis Gassée, unveiling his latest book "Grateful Geek" - October, 17th 5:30pm -8pm

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Tue Oct 17, 17:30 - Tue Oct 17, 20:00

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Planisware offices, San Francisco, 343 Sansome St, Suite 500, San Francisco

Join us for an unforgettable event at Planisware. Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of technology and innovation with the legendary Jean-Louis Gassée. Discover the secrets behind his latest book "Grateful Geek" and gain exclusive insights into the mind of a true visionary. 

Tuesday, October 17th

From 5:30 PM - 8:00 PMPlanisware US Headquarters, 343 Sansome St., Suite 500, San Francisco.

Jean-Louis Gassée will take you on a captivating journey through the pages of "Grateful Geek," sharing the secrets, experiences, and wisdom he has acquired throughout his remarkable career. Gain unprecedented access to the mind of a true visionary, as Jean-Louis discusses the inspiration behind his book and offers invaluable insights into the world of technology and innovation. 

During the Q&A, engage with Jean-Louis Gassée as he answers your questions and shares his thoughts on the future of technology and the ever-evolving geek culture.

Don't miss the opportunity to have your copy of "Grateful Geek" personally dedicated by the author himself.

Following the presentation, we invite you to join us for a delightful cocktail hour featuring our partner, Alexandra Sainz Champagne, accompanied by a selection of delectable appetizers.

Secure your spot now for this unforgettable experience. Space is limited, to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/723710295977?aff=oddtdtcreator

About the author: Jean-Louis Gassée (born March 1944 in Paris, France) is a business executive. He is best known as a former executive at Apple Computer, where he worked from 1981 to 1990.[1] He also founded Be Inc., creators of the BeOS computer operating system. After leaving Be, he became Chairman of PalmSource, Inc. in November 2004.

About the book: For tech past 20+ years, everyone has been waiting for the story to be told. What really happened at Apple when Jobs returned and Gassee was out? In this first ever comprehensive memoir, Gassee doesn't hold anything back. From his stellar career to his deepest moments of doubts to his new calling as a grand-father, Gassee dispenses his legendary witty advises and shares some very important moments of the tech world. When everyone talks about Big Tech and its influence on society, whoever is better placed to talk about the stories and the tech History than the ones who lived them at the highest level? Gassee is one of these tech legends whose words are now carefully crafted and curated in his Monday Notes or distilled wisely to those who seek his advises as a venture capitalist. This is your chance to have full access to the professional and personal life of a tech icon.

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