Kye in the Valley of Gold

Historians will someday mark the silicon revolution of the late twentieth century as a monumental shift in human history. In this colorful, dynamic graphic novel, Kyle Hurlbut recounts his experience building a career in this critical time in the spotlight. After a childhood of taking things apart and exploring, Kyle found himself in Silicon Valley as a young adult, landing a job at Hewlett-Packard—right on the cusp of dramatic and revolutionary changes. 

Viewed through the lens of Kyle’s tech career, Kye in the Valley of Gold shows how semiconductor innovation quickly gave rise to new and lucrative opportunities, but not without risk. This humorous insider look reveals the hard work, courage, and random luck it takes to succeed in a rapidly expanding industry.