Fred Wilson: "Chapter five in 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things' is possibly the best thing I’ve read about leading a tech company"

Peter Thiel: “Every management guide presumes that all great companies follow a formula. But successful startups don’t imitate; they build innovations that can’t be copied.

Ben Horowitz knows no recipe guarantees success. He has written the first true guide for protecting a startup from self-sabotage.”

Raoul Pal: "Without question, to me, The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz is, by far, the best, most brutally honest and incredibly useful book about the realities of starting and running a company, ever written."

Tim Ferriss: "A great book"

Larry Page: "Ben's book is a great read - with uncomfortable truths about entrepreneurship and how to lead to a company.

It's also an inspiring story of a business rebirth through sheer willpower."

Andrew Wilkinson: "'The Hard Things About Hard Things' by Ben Horowitz is one of the best business books I've picked up in years."

Marc Andreessen mentioned 'The Hard Thing about Hard Things' on 'The Tim Ferriss Show' podcast.

Blake Scholl: "'The Hard Thing about Hard Things' is good."

One of Max Levchin's answers to 'What's your favourite business book you'd advise to young entrepreneurs?'

One of the books Keith Rabois recommends for entrepreneurs.

One of five business books Chris Dixon recommended on Twitter.

Marc Andreessen: “It’s the best book on management ever written.”

Tobi Lutke: "That’s one of the best books ever."

Ben Horowitz: "One of my favorite management books by far. In fact, I think it might have been the only management book that I ever read that I liked."

Larry Ellison: “When you want to improve something, measure it, and make sure you measure the right thing”

Brian Armstrong: "Surprisingly, I found I was already using many of the management ideas in this book (1:1, OKRs, etc) which is a testament to just how influential this book is."

Mark Zuckerberg: “[Andy’s] book played a big role in shaping my management style.”

Brian Chesky's primary reference book on management.

One of Sahil Lavingia's most recommended books.

One of the books Keith Rabois recommends for entrepreneurs.

Patrick O'Shaughnessy mentioned reading and loving High Output Management on Twitter.

Mark Cuban: "Principles is the book I wish I had as a young entrepreneur, stressing over not knowing what I didn't know."

Tony Robbins: "I found it to be truly extraordinary."

Arianna Huffington: "Beautifully written and filled with such wisdom."

Michael Bloomberg: “Ray Dalio’s market acumen is legendary, but it was creating and living by a set of principles that allowed him to reach the top. Everyone with goals and dreams can learn from Ray’s approach.”

Reed Hastings: "Principles had a profound positive impact on my leadership style."

Jack Dorsey: "Principles is helpful in showing people how to operate by clearly articulated and shared principles that lead to faster progress."

Tim Ferriss: "I highly recommend this book. It has already changed how I think about making decisions in my life and in my business, how I think about managing, how I think about managing, how I think about communications between teams."

Kevin Systrom: "I was blown away. It’s both a guide to life, a guide to business, and also I think an insight into Ray and someone who’s built an amazing business."

Naval Ravikant: "As with most non-fiction, the meat was in the beginning."

Peter Thiel: “It can sometimes seem as if one must learn everything old before one can try anything new.

Adam Grant does a masterful job showing that is not the case; we are lucky to have him as a guide.”

Sheryl Sandberg: “Originals is one of the most important and captivating books I have ever read, full of surprising and powerful ideas.

It will not only change the way you see the world; it might just change the way you live your life. And it could very well inspire you to change your world.”

Arianna Huffington: “Originals is a fascinating, eye-opening read that will help you not just recognize your own unique gifts, but find the strength to challenge conventional wisdom to bring them to life.

Using surprising studies and riveting stories, Adam Grant brilliantly shows us how to champion new ideas, bust persistent myths that hold us back and change not only our lives, but our world.”

Seth Godin: “An urgent must read, a seminal work that will surprise you on every single page.

Adam Grant has reset our expectations for what it means to be creative and what's required to make a difference. Share it with someone you care about.”

Kat Cole: "One of my favorite books"

One of Richard Branson's top books to read in a lifetime.

Anthony Pompliano: "One of the best books I read in 2017"

Jason Calacanis: "You have to read Good To Great. It will change the way you look at startups"

Brian Armstrong: "The scientific method can be applied to business. This book draws powerful lessons from data."

Daniel Ek: "Good to great is a really interesting book."

One of Max Levchin's answers to "What’s your favorite business book you’d recommend to young entrepreneurs?"

Included on Jeff Bezos' list of books that Amazon employees refer to as “Jeff’s Reading List.”

Tim Ferriss: "I’ve been loving [Extreme Ownership]. Trust me. Buy it."

Marc Andreessen: "I hand out more copies of this book than any other. How to take responsibility for yourself and for those around you.

Modern Stoicism, as applied in the military, business, and life."

Michael Mauboussin: "Great book by two remarkable men. You want these guys on your side."

Casey Neistat: "My favorite Jocko book"

Charlie Munger: "One of the best business biographies I have ever read, and it's a very interesting family story too."

David Friedberg: "Hearing the story of the railroads and Standard Oil and what took place in this country is incredible"

Austen Allred: "[One of the books] that has inspired me the most or changed the way I live."

Anthony Pompliano: "One of the best books I read in 2017"

Vinod Khosla: "Among the best books! A way of living, working & commitment to excellence"

Jack Dorsey says this book had a major influence on him.

One of Sam Altman's recommended books for young startup founders.

One of the books Keith Rabois recommends for entrepreneurs.

Joe Rogan: "It's fucking amazing."

Marc Andreessen: "Anytime anybody feels mopey about what's happening in their startup or in their life, this is the book to read to reset all the expectations."

Austen Allred: "This is some of the craziest stuff I’ve ever read."

Anthony Pompliano: "Have been a Goggins fan for awhile. The book didn't disappoint"

Jeff Bezos: "My favorite business book is Built to Last."

Bill Gurley: "Collins and Porras suggest that the very best companies set an audacious, very long-term goal that shines a light towards 'an envisioned future.'"

Included on Jamie Dimon's list of favorite books he sent to JP Morgan summer interns in 2010.

Fred Wilson recommends 'The Art of War' for entrepreneurs.

Donald Trump recommends 'The Art of War' in his book 'Trump 101: The Way to Success'

Evan Spiegel bought a copy of 'The Art of War' for every Snapchat employee after Mark Zuckerberg told Spiegel his plans for a competing app.

Warren Buffett: “I think this is one of the best books I've ever read.”

Satya Nadella: "It's such a valuable contribution to a topic that couldn't be more important to society today.

I've always learned so much from the stories [Melinda has] shared – and am encouraged that more people will benefit from your insights."

Bill Gates: "I would say this even if I weren’t married to the author: The Moment of Lift is a terrific read."

Michael Bloomberg: "If you’ve ever dreamed of changing careers or changing the world, read this book.”

Seth Godin: "Scott Harrison’s new book is called Thirst. It’s the autobiography of charity: water."

Arianna Huffington: “Scott Harrison's Thirst is a hope-filled book about finding your purpose in life and pursuing it against all odds.

From the many unbelievable stories Harrison shares from the field, to the moments when charity: water’s survival was in question, this book will inspire you to believe that you are more than the obstacles life has put in your path, and the world is more generous than it often seems.”

Tony Hsieh: "Just finished Tribal Leadership, awesome book! Codifies what we instinctively try to do with Zappos culture."

Reid Hoffman: "Tribal Leadership presents a clear road map for the new reality of managing organizations, careers, and life.

This book points to a new paradigm in not just information technology, but also business.

It explains what to do in a world where every professional will have an electronic shingle on the internet to create a vibrant, active network."

One of Sahil Lavingia's most recommended books.

Warren Buffett: "Charlie and I read Jack Welch's terrific book, Jack, Straight from the Gut (get a copy!)"

Included on Jamie Dimon's list of favorite books he sent to JP Morgan summer interns in 2010.

Arianna Huffington: “Ferrazzi is breaking new ground in defining what leadership can mean in the emerging world of work.

He shows that humility, curiosity, and candor can serve as the connective tissue binding us to our mission, to one another, and to a sense of purpose larger than ourselves.”

Tony Hsieh: “I’m excited to bring ‘co-elevation’ (as a new word, as a new book, and as a concept) to Zappos to help bring our culture and our business to the next level.”

Garry Tan: "This looks like it could be useful at some point in the future. *grin* "

Tim Ferriss: “If you’ve ever wanted to beat the system, get off the grid, or become an escape artist, this is your manual.”

Casey Neistat: "Incredible book"

Tim Ferriss: "The Obstacle Is The Way, penned by Ryan Holiday, is a collection of stories and principles about Stoicism, which I consider to be the ultimate personal “operating system” for entrepreneurs…or anyone who wants high performance under high stress."

Tony Robbins: "Jim Dethmer brought the simplicity of successful communication into the foreground.

No matter what issue you’re facing, his strategies for communicating with others will set you up to win every time."

Brian Armstrong: "This book discusses a way of approaching work where you are curious, eager to learn, and open, instead of focusing on blame, criticism, and commitment to being right. I found it to be quite helpful."

Ray Dalio: "I love Tim’s book because it’s essentially a collection of great principles from people who have accomplished great things."

Tony Robbins: "What I love about 'Tribe of Mentors' is that it distills key habits and beliefs of ultra-successful people and also dives into some of life’s larger questions, like what makes life meaningful. Highly recommended!"

Fred Wilson: "Talk about tenacity"

Max Levchin shared 'Endurance' on his LinkedIn page.

Stewart Butterfield: "One of the most useful books I've ever read on either leadership or management"

Max Levchin: "In a high-growth startup, such conversations can often be very stressful, and it is easy to lose track of your shared end goal when emotions flare up.

[Crucial Conversations](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-im-reading-month-max-levchin/?trk=portfolioarticle-card_title)[ covers many of the useful tactics in making sure these conversations are productive, and offers advice on improving relationships with your coworkers."](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-im-reading-month-max-levchin/?trk=portfolioarticle-card_title)

Reed Hastings: “Coming from an industry driven by disruption, it’s refreshing to read Brad Smith’s call for the tech sector to assume more responsibility.

In Tools and Weapons, Brad and Carol Ann Browne wrestle with some of the world’s toughest technology challenges with common sense and valuable insight reflecting their inside experience.

The ideas in Tools and Weapons won’t solve all our problems, but they’re a very good place to start.”

Satya Nadella: "It’s an important book on some of the biggest tech issues of our time and their impact on all of our lives – and well worth reading."

Stewart Butterfield: "The Making of a Manager is an excellent, approachable and comprehensive guide for those making the transition into management.

This is something we'd give out to new managers at Slack and it could very well set a new standard for new managers."

Sam Altman: "At startups, individuals asked to manage are rarely set-up for success. Julie Zhuo gives new managers the tools they need to help their people and company win."

Marc Andreessen: “Forget everything you thought you knew about Charles Koch and read this book.

Charles and Brian offer a clear path to success for anyone who wants to make a difference.

An unrelenting picture of optimism that's a roadmap for solving our country's biggest problems.”

Mark Cuban: “Hamilton’s story speaks to all the would-be entrepreneurs and dreamers out there.

She brings a unique perspective that has enabled her to see opportunities that others cannot.

Her message is simple: Those of us who are different can rule the business world, and no one can stop us.”

Kat Cole: "Another piece of advice for mentoring moments... Read books like Leapfrog by Nathalie Molina and Its About Damn Time by Arlan Hamilton - they both share powerful personal stories and perspectives."

Marc Andreessen: "Certainly the story is well known, but given author's propensity to post photos of himself wearing running shoes in Iowa, potentially relevant again starting next year?"

Warren Buffett recommended 'Dream Big' at the 2014 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting.

Warren Buffett: "I love reading good political books, starting with ‘The Making of the President’ back in 1960 [by Theodore White]."

Keith Rabois: "Steve Jobs and the NEXT Big Thing is a fascinating book."

Kat Cole: “Leapfrog cuts through the typical ‘lift yourself up by your bootstraps’ advice (applicable only to those with privilege) and peels back that onion to get to the delicious truth of the hustle that is possible for entrepreneurs often locked out of the system.”

Kat Cole: "A favorite book on accountability"

Andrew Wilkinson: "The Path to Power, Robert Caro’s biography series on the life of Lyndon Johnson, is blowing my mind.

LBJ went from dirt farmer to president by employing every dirty trick and manipulation known to man. It’s an incredible anti-hero story."

Marc Benioff: "Love 'Find Me Unafraid'"

Casey Neistat: "I’m a big fan of Adam Grant, his new book is fantastic."

Mark Cuban: "Read your book Seth. Being algorithmic output is not being indispensable nor does it reflect amazing."

One of the books Mark Zuckerberg added to his Facebook page.

Arianna Huffington: "Tiny Habits by B.J. Fogg, was published on the final day of 2019, but I’m going to go ahead and call it the best book so far of 2020."

Arianna Huffington: "It’s so important for new parents to recharge and make time for what brings you joy -- even a few minutes a day.

Love that Stew Friedman’s new book 'Parents Who Lead' encourages parents to forge better lives not only for our children, but also for ourselves."

Ben Horowitz: "A great story about how to lead, organize, and communicate things at a large organization."

Ben Horowitz: "[A] very, very interesting [book] on leadership"

Ben Horowitz: "Excellent"

Ben Horowitz: "The 1937 classic book on the Haitian Revolution provides an incredible story of leadership and how to change a culture."

One of Sam Altman's recommended books for young startup founders.

One of Sam Altman's recommended books for young startup founders.

Sheryl Sandberg: "Reading Radical Candor will help you build, lead, and inspire teams to do the best work of their lives. Kim Scott's insights--based on her experience, keen observational intelligence and analysis--will help you be a better leader and create a more effective organization."

Melinda Gates mentioned this book as one of her 11 favorite books.

Melinda Gates: “This is the story of an extraordinary woman: Molly Melching. Molly has worked in Senegalese communities to improve lives of the country’s poorest people.

This book reinforced my belief that developing communities already have the potential to spark change that will lead to better lives for themselves and their families.”

Sheryl Sandberg: “The rise of social networks has amplified the individual’s voice and this has sparked a revolution in demand.

How Companies Win offers real-world solutions that you can implement right now to take advantage of these changes.”

Tim Ferriss: "It's a really good book, and what I also enjoyed is that it's entirely in Tony's voice."

Travis Kalanick used a photo of Alexander Hamilton as his Twitter profile picture for 5 years.

Brian Armstrong: "A book about building teams, creating clarity in organizations, etc."

Brian Armstrong: "A book about enabling leaders in your organization written by the former U.S. Navy Captain of a nuclear submarine."

Brian Armstrong: "This book is a parable about management.

It was entertaining and easy to read, but I’m struggling to recall many of the lessons from it, which says something."

Reid Hoffman mentioned 'Smart People Should Build Things' on Twitter.

Advice for young CEOs from Reed Hastings: "Memorize the first 86 pages of 'Beyond Entrepreneurship' by Jim Collins."

Stewart Butterfield: "One of the most useful books I've ever read on either leadership or management"

Aaron Levie: "Fantastic book."

One of Richard Branson's top books to read in a lifetime.

One of Richard Branson's top books to read in a lifetime.

Neil Strauss recommended 'The 48 Laws of Power' on his website.

Changpeng Zhao: "There are lessons that we constantly draw from this book’s case studies of admirable organizations."

Changpeng Zhao: "I believe every modern organization should be run like this."

Changpeng Zhao: "I really wish every regulator on the planet would read this book. Regardless, it gives you an idea of how decentralized organizations operate"

Changpeng Zhao: "If you are leading a team or mentoring someone, you should read this book."

Donald Trump: "Decorated combat Vet Martha McSally has a great new book, Dare to Fly, which tells her story as the first American woman to fly a fighter jet in combat.

She’s tough, tested, and true. A real fighter for Arizona. Get her book today."

Donald Trump: "A fantastic guy — get your copy today!"

Seth Godin: "A Walk in Their Shoes, by a leader named Jim Ziolkowski, was about how Jim from a job at GE built an institution that’s in countries around the world, changing the lives of underprivileged kids."

Seth Godin: "It’s raw, personal and life-altering."

Daniel Ek: "I struggled with whether or not to include this one, as I’m a Gooner (that means Arsenal fan, by the way), but the fact is that Sir Alex grew Manchester United into one of the best-known brands today, and that’s what fascinates me about him."

Tony Hsieh: "I have been really influenced by this field called the "science of happiness." One great book in this field is 'Peak.'"

Anthony Pompliano: "One of the most underrated books in the world is Relentless by Tim Grover.

Almost a decade old, but the lessons are timeless. Highly recommend reading it periodically."

Included on Jamie Dimon's list of favorite books he sent to JP Morgan summer interns in 2010.

Included on Jamie Dimon's list of favorite books he sent to JP Morgan summer interns in 2010.

Included on Jamie Dimon's list of favorite books he sent to JP Morgan summer interns in 2010.

Shane Parrish: "This book was exceptional and very much along the lines of other business fables such as: The Goal, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, and Death by Meeting."

Shane Parrish: "A book that offers a practical philosophical underpinning that fosters mental discipline and a spirit of critical self-examination."

Shane Parrish: "In addition to explaining Wooden’s famous Pyramid of Success, the book is full of personality and keen insights into human nature."

Ann Miura-Ko: "Great uplifting leadership lessons"

Satya Nadella: "I loved 'Forged in Crisis'"

Satya Nadella: "It's a fascinating book"

Satya Nadella: "A wonderful illustration of the importance of teamwork, which was a core part of my focus out of the gate as CEO."

Michael Mauboussin: "I loved [Gridiron Genius]"

Keith Rabois: "An outstanding book"

Michael Mauboussin: "It’s a short book that will change the way you think"

Bill Gates: "Most people think strength is a positive quality in a leader, but this book proves them wrong."