Review: The Four Steps to the Epiphany by Steve Blank
A good book to learn how to develop, market, and sell products as a startup.
Review: Cracking the Coding Interview by Gayle Laakmann McDowell
(I did not write up a text review or notes on this book).
Review: Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
A good look at the irrational decisions we make every day. Knowing when we get things wrong is helpful in a wide range of areas: knowing how to market a product, ...
Review: Do Cool Sh*t by Miki Agrawal
Pros Some parts of the book are inspiring. The author has, indeed, done some cool sh*t. Good insight into human psychology and how to communicate effectivel...
Review: The Startup Owner's Manual Strategy Guide by Steve Blank
Despite the title, this is not a general purpose strategy guide for startups, but a guide focused on how to validate products in the market. Of course, this is st...
Review: Drive by Daniel H. Pink
A well written, short, occasionally funny, and always inspiring and motivating (imagine that) book that talks about the science behind human motivation. Most busi...
Review: Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh
Fun, quick read. Tells the tale of Zappos’ difficult journey, from the very shaky and painful early years to the successful acquisition in the later years. After ...
Review: Built to Last by Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras
A well written, thoroughly researched, and actionable book on how to build great companies. A must-read for any founder, CEO, or manager.
Review: The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
A must-read for any manager, CEO, or founder. This book is a guide to the hard, messy problems in business, such as layoffs, losing deals, and failing companies, ...