Ev Williams's Book Recommendations
Ev Williams is an American entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder of Twitter and Medium. Williams has a long history in the tech industry, having co-founded Blogger, one of the first blogging platforms, which was later acquired by Google. His work has significantly shaped online communication, giving people platforms to share their thoughts and ideas globally. Williams’ focus on simplicity and user experience has been a hallmark of his career. He continues to lead Medium, a platform that champions quality content and thoughtful discourse.
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The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail
Clayton M. Christensen
Mindset
Carol S. Dweck
The Fountainhead
Ayn Rand
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Robert M. Pirsig
The Martian
Andy Weir
Getting Things Done
David Allen
Delivering Happiness
Tony Hsieh
The Dip
Seth Godin
The China Study: Revised and Expanded Edition
T. Colin Campbell, Thomas M. Campbell, II
Hackers & Painters
Paul Graham
The Diamond Age
Neal Stephenson
On the Road
Jack Kerouac
Holacracy
Brian J. Robertson
Einstein's Dreams
Alan Lightman
The Monk and the Riddle
Randy Komisar, Kent L. Lineback
Long Tail, The, Revised and Updated Edition
Chris Anderson
On Intelligence
Jeff Hawkins, Sandra Blakeslee
The Corrections
Jonathan Franzen
Cumulus
Eliot Peper
Working
Studs Terkel
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Judith Viorst
Dancing Naked in the Mind Field
Kary Mullis
Winning
Jack Welch, Suzy Welch
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Mark Haddon
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
Dave Eggers
Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth
Chris Ware
Mating
Norman Rush
Emergence
Steven Johnson
We the Eaters
Ellen Gustafson
The Seven-day Weekend
Ricardo Semler
You Shall Know Our Velocity
Dave Eggers
The Know-It-All
A. J. Jacobs
Why Most Things Fail
Paul Ormerod
Atlas Shrugged
Ayn Rand
Good to Great
Jim Collins
Snow Crash
Neal Stephenson
The Catcher in the Rye
J.D. Salinger
Crossing the Chasm
Geoffrey A. Moore
Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card
Freakonomics
Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
Mastery
George Leonard
Lord of the Flies
William Golding
Lolita
Vladimir Nabokov
Built to Last
Jim Collins, Jerry I. Porras
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Richard Bach
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Milan Kundera
Understanding Comics
Scott McCloud
Out of Control
Kevin Kelly
Cat's Cradle
Kurt Vonnegut
Focus
Al Ries
The Wisdom of Crowds
James Surowiecki
Nonzero
Robert Wright
The Da Vinci Code
Dan Brown
Ogilvy on Advertising
David Ogilvy
Reinventing Fire
Amory B. Lovins, Rocky Mountain Institute
The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game
Michael Lewis
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game
Michael Lewis
You are Not a Gadget
Jaron Lanier
The Halo Effect
Phil Rosenzweig
Cryptonomicon
Neal Stephenson
The Perfect Store
Adam Cohen
The Social Life of Information
John Seely Brown, Paul Duguid
In the Beginning...was the Command Line
Neal Stephenson
Joel on Software
Avram Joel Spolsky
Everything Bad is Good for You
Steven Johnson
It's Not about the Bike
Lance Armstrong, Sally Jenkins
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay (with bonus content)
Michael Chabon
The Cluetrain Manifesto
Rick Levine, Christopher Locke, Doc Searls, David Weinberger
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
Antifragile
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The Selfish Gene
Richard Dawkins
Stumbling on Happiness
Daniel Todd Gilbert
The Art of the Start 2.0
Guy Kawasaki
Get Back in the Box
Douglas Rushkoff
The Innovator's Dilemma
Clayton M. Christensen
Dune
Frank Herbert
Fooled by Randomness
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The First American
H. W. Brands
Microserfs
Douglas Coupland
Gates
Stephen Manes, Paul Andrews
Man's Search For Meaning
Viktor E Frankl
High Output Management
Andrew S. Grove
The Effective Executive
Peter Drucker
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John Doerr is an American venture capitalist and chairman of Kleiner Perkins, one of the most prominent venture capital firms in Silicon Valley. Doerr has backed some of the biggest names in tech, including Google, Amazon, and Netscape, and has played a crucial role in the rise of the internet economy. He is also the author of Measure What Matters, which popularized the concept of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) as a method for goal-setting in organizations. Doerr is a passionate advocate for addressing climate change and has invested in clean energy startups to help combat global warming. His contributions to tech and sustainability have made him a leading figure in venture capital.
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Steve Jobs's Book Recommendations
Steve Jobs was an American entrepreneur, inventor, and co-founder of Apple Inc., known for revolutionizing the personal computing, music, and smartphone industries. Jobs’ vision for technology was focused on simplicity, innovation, and user experience, leading to the development of iconic products like the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. He also co-founded Pixar Animation Studios, which became one of the most successful animation companies in the world. Jobs’ influence extended beyond technology, shaping the way people interact with media, communication, and design. His legacy as a visionary leader and innovator continues to impact industries around the globe.
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Biz Stone's Book Recommendations
Biz Stone is an American entrepreneur, co-founder of Twitter, and a key figure in the development of social media. Stone helped launch Twitter in 2006, transforming the way people communicate and share information globally. He has also co-founded other companies, including Xanga, Blogger, and Medium, and is involved in various philanthropic efforts through The Biz and Livia Stone Foundation. Stone is known for his creative thinking and his belief in the power of technology to create positive change in the world. His work has left a lasting impact on digital communication and media innovation.
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Patrick Collison's Book Recommendations
Patrick Collison is an Irish entrepreneur and co-founder of Stripe, a global technology company that enables businesses to accept online payments. Along with his brother John, Patrick has transformed Stripe into one of the most valuable private tech companies in the world. Stripe’s innovative approach to online payments has made it a key player in the financial technology space. Collison is known for his deep interest in science, technology, and policy, often engaging in conversations about innovation, progress, and how to improve societal outcomes. He is an advocate for scientific advancement and the intersection of technology and public policy.
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Bill Gurley's Book Recommendations
Bill Gurley is a prominent venture capitalist and general partner at Benchmark, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm. He is best known for his early investments in groundbreaking companies such as Uber, Zillow, and Grubhub, significantly shaping the tech industry's landscape. Gurley's insights into technology and business have been widely disseminated through his influential blog, "Above the Crowd," where he discusses market trends and investment strategies. His thought leadership extends beyond finance, offering valuable perspectives on innovation and entrepreneurship. Bill Gurley's contributions have earned him recognition as one of the most influential figures in venture capital today.
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Elon Musk's Book Recommendations
Elon Musk is an influential entrepreneur and innovator known for founding and leading several groundbreaking companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company. He has played a pivotal role in advancing electric vehicles, space exploration, and renewable energy. Musk's vision extends to colonizing Mars and reducing the risk of human extinction through space travel. In addition to his technological contributions, he has co-authored the book "Spacex: Making Commercial Spaceflight a Reality," providing insights into his ambitious projects and vision for the future. Musk's relentless pursuit of innovation continues to shape the trajectory of multiple industries.
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Bill Gates's Book Recommendations
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, is a pioneering figure in the tech industry, having played a key role in the personal computer revolution. His work at Microsoft, particularly the development of Windows, transformed software and computing globally. Beyond his technology contributions, Gates is also a prolific author, with notable works such as "The Road Ahead" and "Business @ the Speed of Thought," which offer insights into the future of technology and business. Additionally, his philanthropic efforts through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have had a profound impact on global health, education, and poverty. Gates continues to influence both technology and literature with his forward-thinking perspectives and innovative ideas.
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Ryan Hoover is the founder of Product Hunt, a popular platform where users discover and share new tech products, apps, and tools. Hoover started Product Hunt as a side project, which quickly grew into a thriving community for tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. The platform has helped launch countless startups and has become an essential resource for finding innovative products. In addition to Product Hunt, Hoover is an investor and writer, often sharing insights on startup culture and product development. His work has made him a key figure in the tech and startup ecosystems.
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Peter Thiel is a renowned entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author best known for co-founding PayPal and Palantir Technologies. He played a pivotal role in the early growth of Facebook as its first outside investor. Thiel's literary contributions include his influential book "Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future," which offers insights into innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of technology. A prominent figure in Silicon Valley, he has significantly impacted the tech industry's landscape through his investments and thought leadership. Thiel's work continues to inspire entrepreneurs and innovators around the world.
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Alfred Lin is a venture capitalist and partner at Sequoia Capital, where he focuses on investments in consumer internet, enterprise, and mobile companies. Lin is known for his early investments in companies like Airbnb and DoorDash, helping them grow into major global brands. Before joining Sequoia, Lin was an executive at Zappos, where he worked closely with CEO Tony Hsieh to develop the company’s innovative culture and customer service model. Lin’s expertise in scaling businesses and his strategic vision have made him one of the most respected venture capitalists in Silicon Valley.
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