Startup Book Recommendations

Users recommend books for entrepreneurs on starting, scaling, and running startups, including classics like The Lean Startup, Traction, and The Startup Owner's Manual.

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ramtatatam Jul 18, 2014 View on HN

I would recommend reading 'Lean Startup' by Eric Ries. He gives couple of pretty interesting ideas I found useful when making business.

iamandrus Dec 27, 2011 View on HN

The Lean Startup by Eric Ries. It's a really good book for starting entrepreneurs.

dawie Apr 6, 2007 View on HN

The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki is a good one

cryptozeus Aug 2, 2019 View on HN

Would like to recommend startup of you book by Reid Hoffman. Here is the summary page https://www.thestartupofyou.com/summary/

jasongreen2012 Jan 14, 2016 View on HN

Startup CEO: A Field Guide to Scaling Up Your Business is a really good read

DeanWormer Dec 20, 2017 View on HN

This is the one that's usually recommended here. It's a great book! https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Startup-Achieve-Explosive-Cu...

covgjai Sep 5, 2013 View on HN

The Startup Owners Manual by Steve Blank and Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable by Seth Godin

indulona Aug 26, 2024 View on HN

Read the book "Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You"

derwiki Oct 25, 2014 View on HN

I recommend adding Traction (http://tbook.us) to the book list (and possibly removing Gladwell -- Traction is much more helpful if you're starting a company).

vsolanki19 May 23, 2019 View on HN

Thanks dude. Link didn't work but I'm adding it here: https://www.amazon.com/Disciplined-Entrepreneurship-Steps-Su...