Wired on Wall Street

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This book would not exist without the generosity, guidance, and patience of so many people. Although my name is on the cover, what follows grew out of countless conversations and acts of support from people who believed that sharing the hardest parts of my life might help someone else avoid them. From the first sketches to the final edit, I have been surrounded by people who encouraged me to keep going.

I am especially grateful to my publisher, Wiley, who reached out with an unexpected email urging me to write this book. Their early belief in the idea and feedback on the sample chapters helped set the direction and tone for the full manuscript.

My agent, Ian Kleinert, steered me through every step with wisdom and patience, turning that initial spark into a finished book. Brian McDonald worked closely with me to shape my memories and insights into a narrative that felt honest and clear, and Billy Glidden's sharp editorial eye refined the final draft.

I'm also thankful to the friends and family members who read early versions with fresh eyes. Your feedback, rooted in honesty and kindness, helped me strengthen the book when I couldn't see it clearly myself.

I owe a debt to the many people who opened their memories to me, to former colleagues who helped me reconstruct the details of my early career, and to those whose encouragement pushed me to share my story more broadly. Your belief that my experience could serve as a cautionary tale gave me the courage to step ...