Kevin Systrom
Co-founder of Instagram, transforming social media with a focus on photos and aesthetics.
17 books recommended
Principles
Ray Dalio
Dalio shares life and business principles that emphasize radical transparency, structured decision-making, and learning from failure to achieve growth.
The Lean Startup
Eric Ries
A guide to applying lean manufacturing principles to startups, focusing on rapid experimentation and iteration.
The Lessons of History
Will & Ariel Durant
A concise examination of history's recurring themes, drawing from the authors' decades of historical research.
The Tipping Point
Malcolm Gladwell
Analyzes the social dynamics that cause ideas, products, and behaviors to reach a tipping point and become widespread.
The Wisdom of Crowds
James Surowiecki
Argues that groups are often smarter than individuals, exploring decision-making in collective contexts.
The New New Thing
Michael Lewis
Chronicles the rise of Silicon Valley, focusing on the culture of innovation and the dot-com boom.
The Signal and the Noise
Nate Silver
Discusses the science of predictions, focusing on why some forecasts fail and how to improve predictive accuracy.
The Goal
Eliyahu M. Goldratt
Novel about improving manufacturing efficiency through the Theory of Constraints.
Competing Against Luck
Clayton M. Christensen
Introduces the “Jobs to be Done” theory for innovation, explaining how understanding customer needs can drive successful products.
Blink
Malcolm Gladwell
Discusses the power of intuition and rapid cognition, examining how split-second decisions are made.
Visual Explanations
Edward R. Tufte
Explores techniques for explaining complex ideas visually, focusing on clarity and effective communication.
How to Read a Book
Mortimer J. Adler
A guide to reading comprehension, offering techniques for understanding and analyzing books effectively.
We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed With Our Families
Philip Gourevitch
An account of the Rwandan genocide, combining historical analysis with personal stories of survivors.
The Mathematics of Politics
E. Arthur Robinson
Introduces mathematical approaches to political science, including voting and power theories.
Small Is the New Big
Seth Godin
Collection of insights on business innovation and thinking small.
The Anatomy of Buzz
Emanuel Rosen
Discusses how word-of-mouth marketing works and offers strategies for creating products people talk about.
Nudge
Richard H. Thaler
Discusses how subtle interventions (nudges) can influence decision-making and improve outcomes in public policy and personal choices.
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