Books
Books worth your time
I read a lot. Now and then a book is good enough that I want to pass it on, so I sit down and record a review.
“I don’t do reviews for all the books I read. I only talk about ones that were very beneficial to me and could benefit others.”From my review of Entrepreneurial Leadership, 2020
2024
Video reviewThe Last Kings of Shanghai
Jonathan Kaufman“[In] a rapidly changing world, you can learn two ways. The hard way, or by studying the past.”
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Video reviewThe Worlds I See
Fei-Fei LiWatch the review
2023
Video reviewAmusing Ourselves to Death
Neil Postman“While I navigate this discussion as a technologist and AI company leader, I find it crucial to engage with perspectives that challenge my own.”
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Video reviewThe Dawn of Everything
David Graeber and David Wengrow“A book you can’t miss, especially as we stand on the brink of an AI revolution.”
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Video reviewFaster Cures
Michael Milken“A clear, and easily comprehendible advice on how to live a long healthy life, and a book that’s beyond medicine.”
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Video reviewLife 3.0
Max Tegmark“A must-read for anyone interested in artificial intelligence and its impact on our future.”
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2022
2021
Video reviewHooked
Nir Eyal“How simple optimizations to get people to use your product can end up changing the world.”
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Video reviewHumor, Seriously
Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas“Humor is humanizing and what better defense against our future AI overlords than a joke they just won't get?”
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Video reviewThe Catalyst
Jonah Berger“Technologists can use this to make new technologies easier to adopt.”
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2020
Video reviewDelivering Happiness
Tony Hsieh“A formative business book for me personally. Be good, do right by people, with the ultimate focus on enjoying the journey.”
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Video reviewEntrepreneurial Leadership
Joel Peterson“One of the best business books I have ever read. As good of a field guide to leadership as I've seen.”
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Video reviewMan’s Search for Meaning
Viktor Frankl“A must read for just about anyone who wants to become a better family or business leader.”
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Video reviewYou Are Not So Smart
David McRaney“Knowing one's own limitations can help in decision making that's less biased.”
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Video reviewThe Most Human Human
Brian Christian“In exploring AI we must reflect inwards to understand what we're trying to build.”
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Video reviewSecrets of Sand Hill Road
Scott Kupor“A must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, or just those curious about startups and the finance behind it.”
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Video reviewGrit
Angela DuckworthWatch the review
Video reviewThe Culture Code
Daniel Coyle“A great book to give insights on corruption, toxic cultures and what it takes to really turn that around.”
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Video reviewDebt: The First 5,000 Years
David Graeber“It also raises questions about sustainability and the inherent expectation of constant and unending growth.”
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Video reviewThe Fifth Risk
Michael LewisWatch the review
Video reviewAntifragile
Nassim Nicholas TalebWatch the review
Video reviewFacebook: The Inside Story
Steven Levy“An Entrepreneur & Geek's take on the many stories that weave together to create the story of Facebook.”
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