Martin Reeves is the chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute, BCG's think tank for developing new ideas in business. He is a coauthor of two other HBR Press books: Your Strategy Needs a Strategy (2015) and The Imagination Machine (2021). Martin also shares his ideas and research on business strategy and innovation in articles, podcasts, speeches, and other formats. Bob Goodson is the president and founder of Quid, a visual analytics company. He has extensive experience working in Silicon Valley, including as part of the founding team at Yelp, where he was employee number one and played a key role in the genesis of the like button.
Advance Praise for Like: ""This book isn't just about a button—it's a compelling journey through the messy process of innovation and a must-read for anyone curious about the hidden stories behind the things we click every day."" — Biz Stone, cofounder, Twitter ""Terrific, fun, and keenly illuminating. Reeves and Goodson tell the remarkable tale of the like button—and use it as the foundation for a host of insights into innovation, the brain, and our species."" — Cass R. Sunstein, author, How to Become Famous; coauthor, Nudge ""If you’re looking for a book to 'like,' I strongly recommend this one. It's a can't-put-it-down page-turner. A fun and instructive read!"" — Rita McGrath, strategist; professor, Columbia Business School; and author, Seeing Around Corners and The End of Competitive Advantage ""Like is wildly original. Who would have thought that such a simple button could hide a deep understanding of technology, money, and regulation?"" — Niels Lunde, Editor in Chief, Dagbladet Børsen ""Fast-paced and full of original insights, this book will open your eyes to a much richer and more textured story of the rise of social media."" — Anna Lembke, MD, New York Times bestselling author, Dopamine Nation ""A captivating exploration, revealing how this humble icon transformed the way people all over the world interact. A must-read for those intrigued by the power of simple innovations to influence society."" — Karim R. Lakhani, Dorothy and Michael Hintze Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School; coauthor, Competing in the Age of AI ""Innovation in technology is by no means orderly, planned, and predictable. A riveting tale."" — W. Brian Arthur, author, The Nature of Technology ""Like, WOW!"" — Paul Buchheit, creator, Gmail; cofounder, FriendFeed