Bradley Tusk, '99: New Book “The Fixer” About the Intersection of Politics and Startups
In new book, former aide says he posed as Rod Blagojevich on national security call governor refused to take
A former top aide to Rod Blagojevich once impersonated the then-governor to “declare a state of emergency” on a federal Department of Homeland Security disaster drill conference call, perhaps foretelling the fate of Illinois under the imprisoned former governor, a new book says.
Former Deputy Gov. Bradley Tusk, currently an entrepreneur and venture capitalist who served under Blagojevich from 2003 to 2006, describes the scene in his new book, “The Fixer,” about his life and the intersection of politics and startups. His five-year work as Uber’s first political strategist followed his career in Illinois government.
Tusk’s book is published by Portfolio/Penguin Random House and will go on sale Sept. 18. Billed as a must-read for aspiring entrepreneurs, it also details what he calls “the lessons startups need to learn to punch back and survive the clutches of politics."
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