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"Shellye's life story, and the lessons it carries, are powerful examples of focus and ambition that can shape your life for the better. If your goal is just to be famous, maybe this is not the story for you, but if your goal is to be a truly great leader of men and women, you have found your guide."

―Ben Horowitz, New York Times bestselling author and cofounder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz

Shellye Archambeau is a phenomenon, an esteemed and legendary Silicon Valley CEO who strode past barriers to create an incredibly successful, high-profile career in the tech industry. In a compelling new memoir, Archambeau recounts how she overcame the challenges she faced as a young black woman, wife, and mother, managing her personal and professional responsibilities while climbing the ranks at IBM and subsequently in her roles as President and CEO. This story offers inspiration to anyone who seeks success in the face of challenge and is a must-read for those beginning their careers— and also for the well-seasoned leaders who shape them.

Amid the busts and booms of Silicon Valley in the early 2000s, Archambeau strategically engaged risks and guided her career, her family, and her company MetricStream toward success. Through that journey, she discovered that ambition alone is not enough to achieve in competitive fields. In Unapologetically Ambitious, Archambeau shares not only her story, but also the practical strategies, tools, and approaches that readers can employ right now as they strive to reach their own goals.

Interviewing Archambeau will be another transformative Silicon Valley business leader, Donna Dubinsky. Dubinsky is a serial entrepreneur best known for her work as CEO of Palm Computing and then Handspring, pioneers of the first successful handheld computers and smartphones. She also founded Numenta with her long-time business partner, Jeff Hawkins, in 2005.

Don’t miss an extraordinary conversation as Archambeau and Dubinsky dive into the insights and achievements of a lifetime.

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