Top business books that every startup founder and entrepreneur should read in 2019

Whether you are an entrepreneur or a founder of a startup or you aspire to become one, then you need to get prepared to face challenges on your way. While there are many ways to gain knowledge, reading visionary books to spark your knowledge is the best way.

When it comes to choosing an entrepreneur book, skip those that have hundreds of pages and opt for books that bring immediate value. The ultimate purpose of reading entrepreneur books should be to give you valuable lessons that will help you run the company or a startup. In an attempt to help you on this mission, we have curated a list of great books you should read to become a successful founder and entrepreneur.

Scaling up by Verne Harnish

Verne Harnish is the founder of the infamous Entrepreneurs’ Organisation (EO). Also, he is the chaired EO’s premiere CEO program called the Birthing of Giants, and WEO’s Advanced Business executive program for 15 years. Scaling up by Verne Harnish is the first major revision of his bestselling business classic Mastering the Rockefeller Habits. This book details practical techniques and tools involved in building a successful business. It is written keeping everyone from employees to senior executives in mind. Scaling Up focuses on People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash, the four major decision areas of any company.

Lean Startup by Eric Ries

Eric Ries is an entrepreneur and writes for the blog Startup Lessons Learned. He is also the cofounder and CTO of IMVU and has faced many failures in the path. The Lean Startup shows a new approach, which is adopted by companies all over the world. It is changing how companies are built and products are launched. The Lean Startup by Peter Ries fosters companies that are capital efficient and leverages human creativity. It is inspired by lean manufacturing that relies on rapid scientific experimentation, validated learning and number of counter-intuitive practices that measure actual progress, and reduces product development cycles.

The Art of the Start Guy Kawasaki

Guy Kawaksaki is Canva’s chief evangelist. He is acclaimed for many books including The Art of Social Media and Enchantment. The Art of the Start Guy Kawasaki is his bestselling guide to launching and creating new products and services and make them a success. This book focuses on priorities with his decades of experience. This book features his practical advice and latest insights about crowdfunding, social media, cloud computing, etc. It will show you how you can deploy these tools efficiently.

Zero to one by Peter Thiel

Peter Thiel is an investor and entrepreneur. He is the brain behind PayPal and served as its CEO. In Zero to one by Peter Thiel, he shows how you can find singular ways to come up with new things. He begins with the contrarian premise in the age of technological stagnation. Zero to One presents an optimistic view of the future of progress in the American business ecosystem and talks about a new way of thinking. It starts by learning to ask questions leading you to find value even in unexpected situations and places.

How to Succeed on Purpose by TW Hawk

How to succeed on purpose TW Hawk is a TW Hawk is a tool, which uncovers the ‘Ultimate You’ through your inner wisdom. It will fuel your transformation with inspirational and bite-sized principals leading you to the most fulfilling work. The book comprises concise chapters offering unconventional insights that can change your life forever. You can read this book in any way you like. It is up to you to scan a principle each day or once in a while. The book does magic and transforms your life.

The $100 Startup by Chris Gillebeau

The $100 startup by Gillebeau shows you the path to lead your life with meaning, purpose, and adventure and earn a good living. Gillebeau identified nearly 1,500 individuals who have built businesses from a modest investment of $100 or lesser and focused on 50 most intriguing case studies. In his journey, he has learned that even those sans any special skills have passion that could be monetised to restructure their lives. He has written all the details into an easy-to-use guide. The $100 Startup comprises the most valuable lessons one can learn.

Poke the Box by Seth Godin

Poke the Box is for those who are stuck at the starting point. With this book, you do not need more time to progress. You need not wait for an okay from your boss to push the button. Poke the Box is a manifesto written by Seth Godin, which might make you uncomfortable. Well, this book is a call to action about the initiative you take in your life and job. The author knows that the spark of initiative is one of the scarcest resources in most organisations.

Getting Things Done by David Allen

David Allen is recognised as a leading expert on organisational and personal productivity across the world. He possesses over 30 years of pioneering research and experience as an executive coach and management consultant. Getting things done was published 15 years back and is one of the most influential business books. It is an ultimate book dealing with personal organisation. He has rewritten the book and tweaked it so that it is relevant to the new workplace and look fresh for years to come.

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