First Capitalist in the Soviet Union by Steve Puthuff
History often remembers revolutions for their battles and political upheavals. Yet some of the greatest transformations begin quietly in boardrooms, classrooms, and shop floors. ‘First Capitalist in the Soviet Union’ is the true story of one man who introduced free market ideas to a nation that had never known them. Written by Steve Puthuff, the memoir offers a rare insider’s view of how innovation, determination, and human connection shaped a turning point in history.
Steve Puthuff did not set out to change the Soviet Union. Raised on a California farm grounded in values of hard work, honesty, and persistence, Steve built a career in Silicon Valley as an engineer, inventor, and founder of multiple technology companies. By the mid-1980s, he held eleven patents and was recognized for tack...