Keith Rabois
Entrepreneur and investor, with a portfolio of successful companies and strong views on startups.
82 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.
Sapiens
Yuval Noah Harari
Explores the evolution of Homo sapiens, examining how biology, myths, and revolutions have shaped civilizations and propelled humanity forward.
Zero to One
Peter Thiel & Blake Masters
Emphasizes building unique companies that create new markets, focusing on independent thinking, avoiding competition, and driving innovation.
High Output Management
Andrew S. Grove
Insights from former Intel CEO on managing teams, scaling operations, and increasing efficiency.
High Growth Handbook
Elad Gil
A comprehensive guide for scaling startups, providing practical insights on growth, leadership, and strategy.
The Checklist Manifesto
Atul Gawande
Discusses the power of checklists in improving efficiency, safety, and quality in a variety of fields.
Becoming Steve Jobs
Brent Schlender
A biography that traces Steve Jobs' evolution from a young entrepreneur to a visionary leader.
The Score Takes Care of Itself
Bill Walsh
Insights on leadership and success from the legendary coach of the San Francisco 49ers.
Skin in the Game
Nassim Taleb
Discusses the importance of risk-sharing and accountability in business, politics, and everyday life.
Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker
Explores the importance of sleep and its impact on physical and mental health.
Range
David J. Epstein
Argues that generalists are more successful than specialists, especially in complex and unpredictable fields.
7 Powers
Hamilton Helmer
Provides a framework for creating lasting competitive advantages, focusing on strategic business principles.
Red Notice
Bill Browder
A memoir detailing the author’s experiences in Russia as a financier, his battles against corruption, and his advocacy for human rights.
Behave
Robert M. Sapolsky
An exploration of human behavior from a biological and social perspective, delving into neuroscience, psychology, and ethics.
Behind the Cloud
Marc Benioff
Chronicles the rise of Salesforce.com and offers lessons on entrepreneurship, innovation, and building a successful company.
Loonshots
Safi Bahcall
Discusses nurturing unconventional ideas for innovation.
Amusing Ourselves to Death
Neil Postman
Critiques the impact of television and mass media on public discourse, arguing that entertainment values undermine serious communication.
Hackers & Painters
Paul Graham
A collection of essays on programming, entrepreneurship, and the creative process, drawing parallels between hacking and art.
Who Is Michael Ovitz?
Michael Ovitz
The autobiography of the Hollywood super-agent, detailing his rise in the entertainment industry and insights on leadership and negotiation.
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