What happens when an idealistic trio takes their innovations too far? In The Startup Wife (2021), Tahmima Anam shows the dark side of technology while satirizing startup culture. Asha is the brilliant coder behind a new social media platform developed with her new husband and his friend. As their dream grows from an idea to a product used globally that becomes the darling of venture capitalists, so much else changes along the way… relationships, ideals, and the definition of success.
This thought-provoking read reveals gender inequality and ethical dilemmas—and makes a great choice for book discussions. If you enjoyed The Circle (2013) by Dave Eggers, The Startup Wife is a new tech cautionary tale about artificial intelligence and social media.