Trung Phan
Content creator known for making business stories entertaining and accessible through social media.
41 books recommended
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.
Creativity, Inc.
Ed Catmull
Shares the behind-the-scenes story of Pixar and provides insights on leading creative teams.
Masters of Doom
David Kushner
Chronicles the story of id Software and the creation of iconic video games like Doom and Quake.
Setting the Table
Danny Meyer
Shares lessons on leadership, hospitality, and building a successful restaurant business.
Barbarians at the Gate
Bryan Burrough
The inside story of the leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco, highlighting the excesses of 1980s corporate finance.
The Box
Marc Levinson
The story of how the shipping container transformed global trade and enabled globalization.
The Fish That Ate the Whale
Rich Cohen
The biography of Sam Zemurray, a banana magnate, exploring his rise and impact on global business and politics.
The Power Law
Sebastian Mallaby
A history of venture capital, exploring its role in shaping technology and entrepreneurship.
Digital Gold
Nathaniel Popper
Chronicles the rise of Bitcoin, focusing on its early adopters and the economic implications of cryptocurrency.
Empires of Light
Jill Jonnes
Chronicles the fierce competition between Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse in the race to electrify the world.
Liar's Poker
Michael Lewis
A memoir about Wall Street during the 1980s, providing a critical look at the culture of investment banking.
The Power Broker
Robert A. Caro
A detailed biography of Robert Moses, examining his influence on urban development and power dynamics in New York City.
The House of Morgan
Ron Chernow
Chronicles the history of the Morgan banking dynasty and its influence on global finance.
The Attention Merchants
Tim Wu
Explores how advertisers capture our attention in an increasingly digital world, discussing the implications on privacy and society.
Hard Landing
Thomas Petzinger Jr.
A history of the airline industry and the struggles of major carriers, revealing the challenges and innovations in aviation.
The Making of the Atomic Bomb
Richard Rhodes
A detailed history of the development of the atomic bomb, examining the science, politics, and people involved.
The $12 Million Stuffed Shark
Donald N. Thompson
Examines the modern art market, focusing on how marketing and pricing strategies create value in contemporary art.
The Goal
Eliyahu M. Goldratt
Novel about improving manufacturing efficiency through the Theory of Constraints.
More Money Than God
Sebastian Mallaby
A history of hedge funds, exploring the personalities, strategies, and controversies within the industry.
Genentech
Sally Smith Hughes
Chronicles the history of Genentech and the rise of biotechnology, detailing the impact of science on business.
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