After First Succeeding, Young Tycoons Try, Try Again  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Max Levchin is not easily distracted from his work.  —  A few years ago, Mr. Levchin, one of the young princes of Silicon Valley, bought his first home, a 12-room Edwardian high atop a hill here, for $3.4 million.

Source:   New York Times

Author:   Gary Rivlin

Link:   http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/28/business/28invent…