Want to lose yourself in a good book this Christmas? Check out our list of recommendations from those in the business of tech. It’s close to Christmas now, and whether you’re searching for a very (and I mean very) last-minute present or something to occupy your winter break, we may have what you’re looking for. This past year, SiliconRepublic.
com has been asking entrepreneurs and business leaders from our and series about what books they would recommend and why. From the struggles of founding a business to adventures in the Egyptian pyramids, we have a varied list of literary options for you to consider this Christmas. When asking for book recommendations from entrepreneurs and business leaders, one should expect a few business books to pop up every now and then.
For those of you thinking of throwing your hat in the start-up ring next year, we have a few reading materials for you to peruse. One book that captured the admiration of both Dara & Co’s and Brighterly’s is The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Andreessen Horowitz co-founder, Ben Horowitz. Described by Kashuk as a “no-BS founder’s code”, this New York Times bestseller offers advice on building and running a start-up along with the difficulties that can arise.
“It’s such a practical and sometimes emotional piece that I always find new ways to relate to it,” says Kashuk. “I’ve gotten back to this book multiple times, and it always helps me cope with the challenges of being an entrepreneur.” A.
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