Fred Wilson
Venture capitalist and early-stage investor known for his blog and investments in transformative startups.
25 books recommended
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Ben Horowitz
Practical advice on building and leading startups, focusing on tough decisions, leadership, and resilience, with insights from Horowitz’s entrepreneurial journey.
Atlas Shrugged
Ayn Rand
A philosophical novel that explores a dystopian United States where private businesses suffer under increasingly burdensome laws and regulations.
Snow Crash
Neal Stephenson
A fast-paced sci-fi novel that explores a dystopian future dominated by virtual reality and mega-corporations.
Siddhartha
Hermann Hesse
A spiritual journey of self-discovery narrated through the life of Siddhartha, exploring themes of enlightenment and inner peace.
Endurance
Alfred Lansing
The incredible true story of Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated Antarctic expedition and the crew's heroic survival.
The Fountainhead
Ayn Rand
A novel exploring the struggle between individualism and collectivism through the story of an innovative architect.
The Art Of War
Sun Tzu
An ancient Chinese military treatise providing timeless wisdom on strategy, leadership, and warfare.
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Robert M. Pirsig
A philosophical exploration of quality, values, and the nature of life, framed through a motorcycle journey.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Richard Bach
A fable about a seagull who seeks to break free from the constraints of his flock to pursue his passion for flying.
Setting the Table
Danny Meyer
Shares lessons on leadership, hospitality, and building a successful restaurant business.
The Prince
Niccolò Machiavelli
A classic treatise on political power, exploring strategies for gaining and maintaining control.
The Little Prince
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
A philosophical tale about love, friendship, and human nature.
One Hundred Years of Solitude
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
A landmark novel in magical realism, chronicling the multi-generational story of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo.
The Oxford Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
A complete collection of Shakespeare’s plays, with analysis and commentary on language, themes, and cultural impact.
The Soul of A New Machine
Tracy Kidder
A narrative about the development of a new computer, capturing the drive and culture of engineers in the tech industry.
Talking to Humans
Giff Constable
A guide to customer discovery and validating product ideas, aimed at entrepreneurs and innovators.
Catch-22
Joseph Heller
A satirical novel set in World War II, critiquing bureaucracy and the absurdity of war.
Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak
A classic children’s book about imagination, self-expression, and emotional growth, following the journey of a young boy named Max.
The Aspirational Investor
Ashvin B. Chhabra
A guide to wealth management that encourages investors to focus on personal goals rather than market performance.
Product Design for the Web
Randy J. Hunt
A practical guide to user-centered design, focusing on creating engaging web experiences.
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