Innovation

Discusses nurturing unconventional ideas for innovation.

A biography of Elon Musk, detailing his journey through Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures, exploring his influence on technology and entrepreneurship.

Explores how innovative companies stay ahead, focusing on strategies for fostering creativity and adaptability in business.

Chronicles the origins and evolution of hacker culture, highlighting key figures who shaped the computer revolution.

Explores the potential of eco-friendly technologies and innovations to address global environmental challenges.

The story of the Wright brothers' journey to create the first successful airplane and how they changed the world.

The investigation into Theranos and the story of startup fraud by Elizabeth Holmes.

Chronicles the history of Xerox PARC, where groundbreaking technologies like the PC and Ethernet were developed.

Uses principles from rocket science to offer strategies for problem-solving, innovation, and achieving big goals.

Chronicles the history of Bell Labs, highlighting its role in shaping modern technology and fostering a culture of innovation.

Introduces a strategy for creating uncontested market space and innovation.

Examines the history of innovation, discussing how various inventions transformed industries and societies.

A narrative about the development of a new computer, capturing the drive and culture of engineers in the tech industry.

Chronicles the unsung pioneers of Silicon Valley who helped shape the tech industry.

Explores the environments and processes that foster innovation, drawing on examples from history and science.

A detailed history of the digital revolution and the tech pioneers who led it.

Discusses the importance of creativity and critical thinking in business, encouraging companies to embrace innovation from within.

The story of Intel’s founding and rise, focusing on the contributions of Robert Noyce, Gordon Moore, and Andy Grove.

A guide to creating and dominating new market categories, providing strategies for brand differentiation and growth.

Introduces the “Jobs to be Done” theory for innovation, explaining how understanding customer needs can drive successful products.

Explores how companies can drive innovation by empowering developers, discussing the importance of technical expertise in business.

A guide to developing products based on customer needs, focusing on pricing and market fit.

An inside look at Google’s culture, innovation, and impact on technology and society.

Discusses how to thrive in a fast-changing world by embracing innovation, adaptability, and new ways of thinking.

Discusses decentralized organizations and how leaderless structures can thrive, using the starfish as a metaphor.

Explores how mass collaboration is transforming business, focusing on the power of open innovation.

A look at the life and genius of Leonardo da Vinci, blending art and science, and how his curiosity fueled his work.

A seminal work on high-tech marketing and innovation adoption, discussing strategies for moving products from early adopters to the mainstream.

Explores design thinking and its application in creating user-centric solutions.

Insights on fostering creativity and collaboration through design.

A comprehensive guide to applying service design thinking principles.

Discusses the life cycle of industries and strategies for staying innovative.

Provides insights on disruptive innovation and strategies for companies to stay competitive.

Strategies for innovation and creative problem-solving.

Guide on business innovation strategies.

Profiles of innovative companies and their success strategies.

Toolkit for applying design thinking in business.

Framework for creating and testing innovative business models.

A story of creativity and leadership behind Pixar and Disney, with insights from Ed Catmull.

Phil Knight's memoir about the creation of Nike and the journey to build the brand.

A guide to implementing blue ocean strategy principles in business.

Insights on fostering innovation in organizations.

An exploration of design thinking principles and methodologies.

A deep dive into Elon Musk's career and his companies Tesla, SpaceX, and PayPal.

The story of Alibaba's rise in the Chinese tech industry, led by Jack Ma.

The story of Jeff Bezos and the rise of Amazon as an e-commerce giant.

How Uber and Airbnb became symbols of the sharing economy and faced regulatory challenges.

Tony Hsieh's guide to building a profitable, customer-focused company with a strong culture.

The story of Airbnb's growth from a small startup to a global disruptor in the hospitality industry.

A biography of one of the most influential Founding Fathers, exploring his innovations in politics, science, and society.

Explores Albert Einstein's contributions to science and his impact on modern understanding of the universe.

A biography of Thomas Edison, focusing on his prolific inventions and how he revolutionized multiple industries.

A narrative of the rise of Twitter, covering the conflicts and successes in its early days.

How Google grew from a search engine to a data-driven company shaping our lives.

An inside look at the growth of Facebook and its impact on global social media.

The exclusive biography of Steve Jobs, covering his life and innovations in technology and design.

A deep dive into the life of Alan Greenspan, covering his role in shaping modern economic policy.

Written by IDEO's CEO, this book introduces design thinking as a methodology for creative problem-solving and innovation. Brown demonstrates how design thinking can be applied to business challenges, social innovation, and organizational transformation.

The IDEO founders provide practical strategies to unlock creative potential, overcome fears, and build confidence in creative abilities. They share stories from their work at IDEO and Stanford's d.school.

A practical guide to running five-day design sprints, developed at Google Ventures. Details a structured process for rapidly prototyping and testing solutions to business challenges.

A comprehensive collection of design methods organized around a framework of seven modes: Sense Intent, Know Context, Know People, Frame Insights, Explore Concepts, Frame Solutions, and Realize Offerings.

Focuses on applying design thinking to business strategy and organizational transformation, with emphasis on creating competitive advantage.