Startups for beginners

The Art of the Start 2.0, by Guy Kawasaki (2015) **Pages: 316**, Final verdict: Great-read The Art of the Start 2.0 is the follow up to the 2004 guide for creating a company The Art of Start, now revised to take into account the huge development in the... Read more

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Launching the lean startup revolution, one step at a time

The Four Steps to the Epiphany, by Steve Blank (2005) **Pages: 288**, Final verdict: Should-read Many of us dream of building a successful startup. I know I do. We think of fast product iterations, getting to your customers, and having a lean and agile organisation. But long before Lean Startup... Read more

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Contrarian thinking on startups and innovation

Zero To One, by Peter Thiel (2014) **Pages: 195**, Final verdict: Should-read Do you think that monopolies are bad or that first movers always have the advantage in business? Then be prepared to get your ideas challenged by Peter Thiel, one of the most influential entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, founder... Read more

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The practical guide to startup management

The Lean Startup, by Eric Ries (2011) Pages: 292, Final verdict: Should-read The book that laid down the framework for today's startup culture. Being one of the most famous books for entrepreneurs, what exactly turned Eric Ries' ideas into a worldwide phenomenon with followers all around the world? The Lean... Read more

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The tale of the struggling CEO

The Hard Thing About Hard Things, by Ben Horowitz (2014) Pages: 304, Final verdict: Must-read A Silicon Valley icon and investor in Facebook and AirBnb, Ben Horowitz has journeyed from startup founder to venture capitalist, and has become one of the most influential entrepreneurs of our generation. Here is a... Read more

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