Peter Thiel
Zero To One
"Zero to One" by Peter Thiel argues that true progress comes from creating entirely new things (going from 0 to 1) rather than copying existing ideas (1 to n).
Books
There's a lot of 'book lists' out there. This one is mine. These are the books I've found to have the most impact on how I operate and treat the people I work with.
Library (10 books)
Rob Walling
The SaaS Playbook
A book about how to start a SaaS business written by the guy (Rob) who founded and exited the email marketing SaaS Drip.
Dale Carnegie
How To Win Friends & Influence People
Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People" teaches that you can achieve your goals by genuinely caring about others, listening well, and making people feel important.
Michael E. Gerber
The E Myth
"The E-Myth" shows that successful businesses need systems and processes, not just technical expertise. Don't build a job.
Walker Deibel
Buy Then Build
An argument for buying existing small businesses instead of starting from scratch, as they have proven revenue, existing customers, and less risk than startups
Colin Bryar & Bill Carr
Working Backwards
Amazon's method of starting with desired customer outcomes and working backwards to build products, as revealed by two former executives.
Jeff Sutherland & J.J. Suthrerland
Scrum
Scrum is a framework where teams deliver value in short cycles using defined roles, meetings, and artifacts.
Keith J. Cunningham
The Road Less Stupid
Avoiding the dumb mistakes that sabotage growth, profits and business success.
Gino Wickman
Traction
Do you have a grip on your business, or does your business have a grip on you.
Phil Knight
Shoe Dog
Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company’s early days.