Brian Armstrong
Co-founder of Coinbase, providing accessible cryptocurrency trading and financial services.
42 books recommended
Atlas Shrugged
Ayn Rand
A philosophical novel that explores a dystopian United States where private businesses suffer under increasingly burdensome laws and regulations.
Shoe Dog
Phil Knight
The memoir of Nike's co-founder, recounting the early days of Nike and the challenges of building a global brand.
High Output Management
Andrew S. Grove
Insights from former Intel CEO on managing teams, scaling operations, and increasing efficiency.
"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!"
Richard P. Feynman
The memoir of physicist Richard Feynman, filled with humorous anecdotes and reflections on his career and curiosity.
Good to Great
Jim Collins
Investigates why some companies make the leap from being good to being truly great, while others do not.
The Selfish Gene
Richard Dawkins
Explores the concept of the gene as the central unit of selection in evolution, introducing the idea of the "selfish gene."
High Growth Handbook
Elad Gil
A comprehensive guide for scaling startups, providing practical insights on growth, leadership, and strategy.
The Changing World Order
Ray Dalio
Analyzes the rise and fall of empires and nations throughout history to understand the current geopolitical climate.
Becoming Steve Jobs
Brent Schlender
A biography that traces Steve Jobs' evolution from a young entrepreneur to a visionary leader.
Ready Player One
Ernest Cline
A dystopian sci-fi novel set in a future where people escape reality through a virtual reality game.
The Singularity Is Near
Ray Kurzweil
Predicts the future of technology and humanity, focusing on the concept of technological singularity.
The Sovereign Individual
James Dale Davidson
Discusses the impact of digital revolution on society, predicting shifts in economics, government, and personal freedom.
Loonshots
Safi Bahcall
Discusses nurturing unconventional ideas for innovation.
Hackers & Painters
Paul Graham
A collection of essays on programming, entrepreneurship, and the creative process, drawing parallels between hacking and art.
Made to Stick
Chip Heath, Dan Heath
A book about crafting ideas that stick, making communication impactful and memorable.
The Outsiders
William N. Thorndike
Examines successful CEOs who used unconventional strategies to achieve growth.
The Wright Brothers
David McCullough
The story of the Wright brothers' journey to create the first successful airplane and how they changed the world.
The Network State
Balaji Srinivasan
Discusses the emergence of decentralized online communities.
The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership
Jim Dethmer
A guide to leadership based on mindfulness, accountability, and personal growth to foster conscious workplace cultures.
Turn the Ship Around!
L. David Marquet
Leadership lessons from a submarine captain on empowering teams.
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