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Every book recommended by the founders and investors we’ve interviewed.

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29 books from 13 founders and investors so far, and growing with every interview.

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Recommended by Safia Qureshi, CLUBZERØ

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Building the companyThe Lean StartupEric RiesSafia Qureshi, CLUBZERØ

Recommended by Safia Qureshi, CLUBZERØ

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Building the companyThe 22 Immutable Laws of MarketingAl Ries & Jack TroutSafia Qureshi, CLUBZERØ

Recommended by Killian Stokes, Moyee Coffee

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Building the companyInbound MarketingBrian Halligan & Dharmesh ShahKillian Stokes, Moyee Coffee

Recommended by Ash Stott, Rhizo PTX

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Building the companyOriginalsAdam GrantAsh Stott, Rhizo PTX

For founders

Recommended by Cory Sanderson, Sustaera

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Building the companyBackableSuneel GuptaCory Sanderson, Sustaera

“People are the most critical resource for a startup. This book teaches you a lot about yourself, but also what to look for in talent.”

Karim Tarraf · Co-founder, Hawa Dawa

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Building the companyThe Rare FindGeorge AndersKarim Tarraf, Hawa Dawa

Recommended by Abijit Aji, Gradiant

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Building the companyThe Hard Thing About Hard ThingsBen HorowitzAbijit Aji, Gradiant

If power is what you’re studying

Recommended by Abijit Aji, Gradiant

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Building the companyThe 48 Laws of PowerRobert GreeneAbijit Aji, Gradiant

Recommended by Killian Stokes, Moyee Coffee

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Mindset & meaningMan’s Search for MeaningViktor FranklKillian Stokes, Moyee Coffee

Recommended by Killian Stokes, Moyee Coffee

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Mindset & meaningThe Magic of Thinking BigDavid SchwartzKillian Stokes, Moyee Coffee

Recommended by Killian Stokes, Moyee Coffee

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Mindset & meaningLet My People Go SurfingYvon ChouinardKillian Stokes, Moyee Coffee

If you want something more philosophical

Recommended by Abijit Aji, Gradiant

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Mindset & meaningMeditationsMarcus AureliusAbijit Aji, Gradiant

For systems thinking

Recommended by Abijit Aji, Gradiant

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Mindset & meaningThinking, Fast and SlowDaniel KahnemanAbijit Aji, Gradiant

For systems thinking

Recommended by Abijit Aji, Gradiant

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Mindset & meaningAntifragileNassim Nicholas TalebAbijit Aji, Gradiant

“They weren’t afraid to discuss and change plans to get to their goal, they interacted a lot with local people. So in a sense, it was about diversity on the team.”

Jean-Christophe Lambert · Co-founder, Ascendance Flight Technologies

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Mindset & meaningAnnapurnaMaurice HerzogJean-Christophe Lambert, Ascendance

His own story

Recommended by Perry McCarthy, Ex-F1 racer and the original Stig

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Mindset & meaningFlat Out, Flat BrokePerry McCarthyPerry McCarthy, the original Stig

For climate fiction

Recommended by Cory Sanderson, Sustaera

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The climate futureThe Ministry for the FutureKim Stanley RobinsonCory Sanderson, Sustaera

For climate action

Recommended by Cory Sanderson, Sustaera

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The climate futureCheaper, Faster, BetterTom SteyerCory Sanderson, Sustaera

Recommended by Abijit Aji, Gradiant

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The climate futureCreating Climate WealthJigar ShahAbijit Aji, Gradiant

Recommended by Sarah Nolet, Tenacious Ventures

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The climate futureThe Limits to GrowthDonella Meadows et al.Sarah Nolet, Tenacious Ventures

Recommended by Sarah Nolet, Tenacious Ventures

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The climate futureCall of the Reed WarblerCharles MassySarah Nolet, Tenacious Ventures

“About an anti-GMO activist who became very pro-GMO.”

Sarah Nolet · Co-founder, Tenacious Ventures

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The climate futureSeeds of ScienceMark LynasSarah Nolet, Tenacious Ventures

“As I read through that book, it just hit me: ‘Wow, this industry absolutely has to change.’”

Bryan Eagle · Founder, Glanris

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The climate futureLet There Be WaterSeth M. SiegelBryan Eagle, Glanris

Recommended by Danijel Visevic, World Fund

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The climate futureRethinking Our WorldMaja GöpelDanijel Visevic, World Fund

“The Russian classics give an understanding of human nature that’s still universally valid.”

Irina Fedorenko · Serial entrepreneur

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Off the clockWar and PeaceLeo TolstoyIrina Fedorenko, serial entrepreneur

“The Russian classics give an understanding of human nature that’s still universally valid.”

Irina Fedorenko · Serial entrepreneur

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Off the clockAnna KareninaLeo TolstoyIrina Fedorenko, serial entrepreneur

Recommended by Olympia Yarger, Goterra

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Off the clockTribeSebastian JungerOlympia Yarger, Goterra

Anything by Marian Keyes

“Sometimes I just need something well-written and funny.”

Olympia Yarger · Founder, Goterra

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Off the clockWatermelonMarian KeyesOlympia Yarger, Goterra

Anything by Marian Keyes

“Sometimes I just need something well-written and funny.”

Olympia Yarger · Founder, Goterra

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Off the clockGrown UpsMarian KeyesOlympia Yarger, Goterra

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