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The Hard Thing About Hard Things

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.

Recommended by: 22 People
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Zero to One

Zero to One

Peter Thiel & Blake Masters

Emphasizes building unique companies that create new markets, focusing on independent thinking, avoiding competition, and driving innovation.

Recommended by: 19 People
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The Lean Startup

The Lean Startup

Eric Ries

A guide to applying lean manufacturing principles to startups, focusing on rapid experimentation and iteration.

Recommended by: 13 People
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Creativity, Inc.

Creativity, Inc.

Ed Catmull

Shares the behind-the-scenes story of Pixar and provides insights on leading creative teams.

Recommended by: 7 People
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Founders at Work

Founders at Work

Jessica Livingston

Collection of interviews with successful startup founders sharing their journeys.

Recommended by: 5 People
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The E-Myth Revisited

The E-Myth Revisited

Michael E. Gerber

Guide to building scalable businesses and systems.

Recommended by: 3 People
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The Four Steps to the Epiphany

The Four Steps to the Epiphany

Steve Blank

A foundational guide for startups, outlining the customer development process.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Who

Who

Geoff Smart

A guide to hiring the right talent for your organization.

Recommended by: 2 People
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The $100 Startup

The $100 Startup

Chris Guillebeau

Insights on building a business with minimal investment.

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The Startup Owner's Manual

The Startup Owner's Manual

Steve Blank

A comprehensive guide for entrepreneurs on building successful startups.

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Hooked

Hooked

Nir Eyal

Explores how to create products that captivate users through behavioral design.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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