Antonio Garcia Martinez is a former Silicon Valley executive and author. He was born in Spain in 1975 and grew up in Washington State in the United States. Martinez has worked for several major technology companies, including Goldman Sachs, Adchemy, and Facebook.
Martinez is best known for his controversial book, “Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortune and Random Failure in Silicon Valley.” The book, published in 2016, is a memoir of Martinez’s time working in Silicon Valley, and includes detailed accounts of the cut-throat culture, the excessive wealth, and the ethical ambiguities that pervade the industry. The book has been both praised and criticized for its candid portrayal of the tech industry.
Martinez’s career took a downturn in 2021 when he was hired by Apple and subsequently fired just a few days later after employees complained about his past comments about women and people of color. Martinez has been criticized for his controversial statements and his attitudes towards diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
