Speed & Scale

by John Doerr

• ISBN13: 9780593420478
• ISBN10: 0593420470
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780593420485
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2021-11-09
• Publisher: Penguin US
• More Book Details

About This Book

Speed & Scale: An Action Plan for Solving Our Climate Crisis Now

ISBN: 9780593420478

Speed & Scale by John Doerr is a comprehensive guide designed to help individuals and organizations tackle the urgent issue of climate change. Published on November 9, 2021, by Portfolio, this book offers practical steps and real-world solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net zero by 2050.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, Speed & Scale is used by policymakers, entrepreneurs, climate scientists, and anyone interested in making a difference in their local community. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand and address the global climate crisis.

History and Editions

The book has been widely praised for its clear-eyed realism and practical approach. John Doerr, a renowned venture capitalist and climate advocate, has assembled a team of experts to contribute to this action plan. The book features unprecedented firsthand accounts from climate leaders such as Laurene Powell Jobs, Christiana Figueres, Al Gore, Mary Barra, John Kerry, and many others. This edition includes a compelling 10-step plan to address climate change, covering electrifying the energy grid, fixing the global food supply chain, and capturing carbon from the air.

Author and Other Works

John Doerr is a well-known venture capitalist and author. He has written extensively on innovation and sustainability. Speed & Scale is his latest contribution to the field of climate action. Ryan Panchadsaram, a former Chief Technology Officer at the White House, has also contributed to the book.

Key Features

• Practical Solutions: The book offers concrete steps that can be taken by individuals and organizations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Global Ambitions: It outlines global ambitions and economic investments needed to avert climate catastrophe.
• Real-World Solutions: The book is guided by real-world solutions, making it accessible to both policymakers and entrepreneurs.
• Climate Leadership: It features contributions from leading climate leaders, providing a comprehensive understanding of the issue.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780593420478
• Audiobook Download: Available with a 719-minute audiobook download (ISBN: 9780593420485)
• Other Editions:
• Hardcover (ISBN: 9780593420485)
• Hardcover (ISBN: 9780593501160)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Portfolio
• Publication Date: November 9, 2021
• Number of Pages: 448
• Language: English
• Item Weight: 2.1 lbs (0.95 kg)
• Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches (22.86 x 15.75 x 3.05 cm)

Other Editions and Formats

• Audiobook: Available for download with a 719-minute audiobook (ISBN: 9780593420485)
• E-book: Not explicitly listed but likely available through various e-book platforms.

Related ISBNs:

• Audiobook Download: ISBN-13: 9780593420485
• Other Editions:
• Hardcover (ISBN: 9780593501160)

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Author Biography

John Doerr is an engineer, venture capitalist, the chairman of Kleiner Perkins, and the author of the best-selling Measure What Matters. He was an original investor and board member at Google and Amazon, helping to create more than half a million jobs. A pioneer of Silicon Valley’s clean tech movement, Doerr has invested in zero emission technologies since 2006. He's passionate about encouraging leaders to reimagine the future, from transforming healthcare to advancing applications of machine learning. Outside Kleiner Perkins, Doerr works with social entrepreneurs who are tackling systemic issues across climate, public health, and education.
 
Ryan Panchadsaram is an engineer and investor focused on solving systemic, societal challenges. At Kleiner Perkins, Ryan serves as technical advisor to John Doerr, where he invests in founders and technologies that aim to change the world. Ryan and John collaborated on Speed & Scale and number one bestseller Measure What Matters. Under President Obama, Ryan was Deputy Chief Technology Officer of the United States, where he championed entrepreneurship, innovation, and open data.