Book · 2005 · Business & Economics
The Qualcomm Equation
How a Fledgling Telecom Company Forged a New Path to Big Profits and Market Dominance
Why people recommend it
The Qualcomm Equation by Dave Mock is a business book that chronicles the history, growth, and strategic decisions of the telecommunications giant Qualcomm. Ben Gilbert mentioned the book on the Acquired podcast during the episode titled Qualcomm, which was released on November 15, 2022. While preparing to dive into the deep-dive story of the company, Gilbert expressed his gratitude to the author, describing the work as an incredible and definitive history of Qualcomm despite not being widely known to the general public. Gilbert relied on this book as a key source and foundational research material while structuring the podcast episode to explain how Qualcomm achieved its dominant position in mobile technology and intellectual property licensing. The recommendation serves to highlight specialized corporate histories that offer deep industry insights beyond what is typically available in mainstream business journalism, providing enthusiasts and researchers with a comprehensive chronicle of technological innovation, patent strategies, and corporate governance within the competitive semiconductor and wireless communications landscape.
Who recommended it
- Ben Gilbert Recommended
Ben Gilbert — 1 mention
“well one small bit of Ado before we dive into the story is we owe a big thank you to Dave mock the author of The Incredible Book the Qualcomm equation Y which is not wellknown but is the definitive history of Qualcomm”