Business Books & Co.
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsJoin us each month as we discuss a popular business book. Each episode features a summary of the book's contents, key takeaway points, a discussion of its merits, and applications in the real world. Hosted by David Kopec, David Short, and Kevin Hudak.
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[S4E8] Reminiscences of a Stock Operator with Brad Mills
June 04, 2024 01:24 - 1 hour - 116 MBThere are timeless principles that underlie stock trading. In this episode we discuss Reminiscences of a Stock Operator, considered by many to be a classic work in the space. First published in 1923, Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefevre is a fictionalized biography based on the career of legendary stock trader Jesse Livermore. Through the first-person recounting of protagonist Lawrence Livingston’s career, Lefevre imparts hard won stock trading lessons. Through many booms and b...
[S4E7] Becoming Trader Joe with Patty Civalleri
April 24, 2024 00:03 - 1 hour - 66 MBTrader Joe's is an iconic American grocery chain. And yes, there was an actual Trader Joe. In this episode we interview Patty Civalleri, the co-author with Joe Coulombe of Becoming Trader Joe: How I Did Business My Way and Still Beat the Big Guys. Founded as a small chain in California in the 1960s, Trader Joe’s has gone on to become one the most unique and influential grocery retailers in the United States. Through that journey of growth, Joe Coulombe, its founder, battled government regula...
[S4E6] Am I Being Too Subtle? by Sam Zell
February 15, 2024 06:02 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBWe discuss the 2017 memoir Am I Being Too Subtle?: Straight Talk From a Business Rebel by Sam Zell. Zell was the billionaire founder of Equity Residential, Equity International, and EQ Office. In addition he had controlling interests in several other large enterprises, perhaps most controversially Tribune Media. Am I Being Too Subtle? describes Zell’s upbringing, career, business philosophy, and success transforming troubled assets into productive capital. Show Notes Am I Being Too Subtle?...
[S4E5] Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson
November 24, 2023 05:59 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBLove him or hate him, Elon Musk is perhaps the most accomplished and influential leader in today's business landscape. Dive into the definitive biography, Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson, on our latest episode. Spanning 700 pages, this epic authorized account lays bare the polarizing man behind the innovations, exposing both triumphs and flaws. We dissect the biography's strengths and weaknesses, and discuss how it sheds light on the controversies encircling Musk. What insights does the book of...
[S4E4] The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs with Carmine Gallo
September 07, 2023 17:59 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBThe Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience by Carmine Gallo is a self-help book for anyone who regularly makes presentations. Whether you're an executive, analyst, marketer, or teacher this book will help you improve the impression you make on an audience. By utilizing the legendary keynotes of Steve Jobs as a model, the book presents tips, tricks, and technical techniques to make better slides, tell a better story, and captivate any crowd. We a...
[S4E3] How the Internet Happened with Brian McCullough
July 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBHow the Internet Happened: From Netscape to the iPhone by Brian McCullough is a history of the companies, entrepreneurs, technologists, and financiers who launched the modern online world. Covering the years 1993 to 2008, this sweeping volume helps the reader understand not only who the important players were in fostering online communities, e-commerce, social networks, and connected mobile computing, but also the context from which they emerged. We are pleased to be joined by the author of ...
[S4E2] The Lean Startup
June 07, 2023 17:54 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBThe Lean Startup by Eric Ries is a modern management classic. It's about bringing the scientific method to the forefront at the start of a new enterprise. Instead of following a classic waterfall development methodology, Ries emphasizes the importance of building quick MVPs that are easily testable based on actionable metrics. Although just a dozen years old, The Lean Startup philosophy has already gone from controversial to common wisdom. In this episode we’ll break down the key ideas and t...
[S4E1] How to Win Friends and Influence People
May 01, 2023 13:40 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis month we read How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. First published in the 1930s, How to Win Friends and Influence People is one of the most popular self-help books of all time. Carnegie’s suggestions for how to achieve the title’s objective are largely based on anecdotal wisdom, but the anecdotes are numerous and often hard to argue with. While some of the advice is old-fashioned, and much of it is common sense, the vast majority of the outlayed principles have stoo...
[S3E10] Season 3 Finale
March 10, 2023 23:13 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBSeason 3 was a landmark season for our show. We read some amazing books and interviewed some award-winning authors. In this episode we discuss the highlights of Season 3. We pick the best and worst books we read. And we provide a behind the scenes look at our author interviews. Plus, we preview Season 4. Show Notes Season 3 Listener Survey via Google Forms David Kopec on Return to the Little Kingdom via CFO Bookshelf David Short on Nostr: npub1fl8yl9m9n6mn9c90drxhltylgph3vtcguzlzdq9uth4p...
[S3E9] Layered Money with Nik Bhatia
October 21, 2022 01:50 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBLayered Money: From Gold and Dollars to Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currencies by Nik Bhatia is one of the most popular books in the world of bitcoin. But it's much more than that. The first half of the book is a history of monetary systems. This sets the stage for a dive into the world of bitcoin, including what makes it special and how it differs from the currencies that preceded it. Finally, Layered Money takes the reader through current developments in the Bitcoin world and how cent...
[S3E8] Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.
September 06, 2022 23:34 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBTitan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. is an epic biography of the industrialist by acclaimed author Ron Chernow. Rockefeller was the founder of Standard Oil, a company that was notorious for its monopolization of the oil industry in the late 19th century. An adept businessman and talented strategist, Rockefeller was demonized throughout his career for his sometimes brutal tactics. During the latter half of his life, Rockefeller became America’s foremost philanthropist, establishing a p...
[S3E7] Never Split the Difference with Chris Voss
June 17, 2022 01:17 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBNever Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It is considered one of the best books of all time on negotiation. Instead of focusing on economic theory or game theory, it focuses on practical techniques and psychological insight. Voss uses anecdotes from his career as an international hostage negotiator for the FBI to enliven the narrative while alternating with everyday business negotiation scenarios. We are thrilled to be joined by author Chris Voss to discuss his boo...
[S3E6] The Founders with Jimmy Soni
May 06, 2022 23:53 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBThe Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley is a comprehensive portrait of the early era of PayPal—predominantly focused on the years between its founding in 1998 and its sale to eBay in 2002. A deeply researched and well written narrative, The Founders provides the backstory of the group of individuals who became known as “The PayPal mafia.” We are privileged to be joined by the book’s author, Jimmy Soni. Show Notes The Founders: The Story of PayPal a...
[S3E5] King of Capital
April 03, 2022 02:09 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBKing of Capital: The Remarkable Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Steve Schwarzman and Blackstone by David Carey and John Morris is more than just a book about Blackstone—it’s a history of private equity. Carey and Morris explain the sometimes esoteric world of this segment of high finance. They recount its cycles of booms and busts from the 1980s through the 2010s, and explain how Blackstone navigated the sometimes tumultuous waters to ultimately become one of the most influential alternative i...
[S3E4] The Hard Thing About Hard Things
February 15, 2022 01:34 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBIn The Hard Thing About Hard Things, venture capitalist Ben Horowitz recounts lessons he learned about how to run a Silicon Valley startup, largely from his time as the CEO of Loudcloud, which later became Opsware. Horowitz provides specific advice about hiring, firing, managing emotions, handling growth, deciding whether or not to sell, and everything in-between. His thoughts are sometimes unconventional and often punctuated by relevant anecdotes from his experience as a CEO or venture capi...
[S3E3] Instant: The Story of Polaroid with Christopher Bonanos
December 17, 2021 22:08 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBInstant: The Story of Polaroid covers the rise, heyday, and decline of Polaroid Corporation. It has a particular focus on the personality and management style of Edwin Land, Polaroid’s innovative and dynamic founder, who was an inspiration to Steve Jobs. Polaroid’s niche in the marketplace and the strategic mistakes that led to Polaroid’s decline are other major themes of the book. We were pleased to be joined by the book’s author, Christopher Bonanos, for an interview about his work. Show ...
[S3E2] Measure What Matters by John Doerr
November 13, 2021 03:40 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBMeasure What Matters, by venture capitalist John Doerr, is about OKRs—Objectives and Key Results—an approach to goal setting. Doerr evangelizes the use of OKRs and explains how they can help any organization better align its direction and continually evaluate its success. OKRs are a simple concept, but the book elucidates them with many anecdotes about their use in varying organizations, including startups, large corporations, and charities. We discuss the key takeaways from the book and how...
[S3E1] Liftoff with Eric Berger
October 01, 2021 21:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBWe interviewed Eric Berger, the author of Liftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceX. It's about the journey of grit, resilience, and unbridled optimism that turned a scrappy startup into the premier space company of the 21st century. Eric utilized full access at SpaceX to get the inside story from employees and Elon Musk himself. Most of the book focuses on the exciting early period of SpaceX from 2002 - 2009 when there were experimental rockets, tropical islands, ...
[S2E12] Season 2 Finale
August 28, 2021 23:48 - 40 minutes - 37 MBOver the past year we've read some fantastic books... and some that were not so fantastic. In this episode we break down the best and worst books of season 2. We also discuss our picks by category including entrepreneurship, career, and story. Finally, we have a meta discussion about the show and say goodbye to our valued co-host, Eli. Show Notes List of Read Books Eli's Dog's Instagram Follow us on Twitter @BusinessBooksCo and join our Amazon book club. Find out more at http://business...
[S2E11] Amazon Unbound
July 13, 2021 15:06 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBAmazon Unbound is the story of how Jeff Bezos has managed his business empire over the past decade. It picks up where author Brad Stone’s last Amazon book, The Everything Store, left off circa 2013. Stone chronicles Bezos’s incredible attention to detail on Amazon projects like the Echo and the Fire Phone, as well as his stewardship of The Washington Post and Blue Origin; and controversies from his personal life. We get an inside look into the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of this livin...
[S2E10] Radical Candor
June 04, 2021 02:02 - 1 hour - 61 MBThis month we read Radical Candor by Kim Scott, a people management guide developed through Scott’s years of working as a manager in high tech. Scott led the AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google and served as a faculty member at Apple University. Radical Candor is about fostering relationships where people sincerely care about one another but are also able to challenge each other directly. The book is a guide to developing these relationships in the workplace while avoiding the ...
[S2E9] Brick by Brick
April 30, 2021 23:02 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBThis month we read Brick by Brick: How LEGO Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy Industry by David C. Robertson and Bill Breen. After facing lackluster growth in the 1990s, iconic toy brand LEGO undertook a program of radical innovation under a turnaround artist CEO. Unfortunately, the turnaround resulted in an even worse situation, with LEGO facing a deficit so large in 2003 that it threatened the survival of the company. Brick by Brick is about how LEGO turned aroun...
[S2E8] Lift Off: The Story of Conzerv
April 01, 2021 03:33 - 55 minutes - 52.1 MBWhen Hema Hattangady became the CEO of Bangalore, India based Conzerv in 1996, it was a struggling producer of energy meters. Over the next decade Hattangady led the transformation of Conzerv from a family-owned enterprise with $1 million in revenue into one of India’s leading energy management corporations. In 2009 the company was acquired by Schneider Electric. In Lift Off, Hattangady tells the story of Conzerv’s transformation. Show Notes Lift Off: The Story of Conzerv by Hema Hattangad...
[S2E7] No Filter
March 07, 2021 00:16 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBNo Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram by Sarah Frier covers Instagram’s rise from a two-person startup to the second largest social network in the world. Along the way, Frier explores Instagram influencers, the network’s effect on teens, and its sometimes rocky existence within the confines of its parent company, Facebook. Frier had significant access to key players in the story and chose to spotlight the relationship between Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom and Facebook CEO Mark Zucker...
[S2E6] Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
February 05, 2021 22:53 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBShoe Dog is a memoir by Phil Knight, the founder of Nike. Knight recounts building Nike on a shoestring budget by importing shoes from a Japanese manufacturer, battling banks and supply issues to grow the company, innovating with their own designs, and sustaining the morale of a motley crew of colleagues through the process. We discuss Knight’s powerful memoir and its insight into entrepreneurship, managing growth, and finding your mission in life. Show Notes Shoe Dog via Amazon Phil Knig...
[S2E5] No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention
December 25, 2020 20:30 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBNo Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer goes into the details of Netflix's corporate culture of "Freedom and Responsibility." Hastings and Meyer relate how Netflix achieved this culture, and espouse its many supposed benefits. It includes some controversial policies (or lack thereof) and harsh realities for employees. In this episode we discuss the tenets of Netflix's corporate culture, including talent density, candor, no approvals required, an...
[S2E4] Tape Sucks
November 27, 2020 06:22 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBData Domain was an innovator in the data backup market, and Frank Slootman was its CEO from 2003 until its acquisition in 2009 by EMC. Data Domain used a technique known as data deduplication to make hard disks a viable backup medium for replacing traditional tape based backup solutions. Slootman wrote Tape Sucks as a series of short advice vignettes from one successful startup CEO to others managing high growth ventures. In each short chapter Slootman tackles one subject and tries to get hi...
[S2E3] Let It Go by Stephanie Shirley
October 25, 2020 05:13 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBStephanie Shirley has been a pioneer all of her life. After coming to England as a child refugee from Nazi Germany, she started one of the first software consulting firms, Freelance Programmers. But it was first in a number of other ways too. It was almost entirely run by women, despite discrimination against women in the technology industry. Its business model, employing women in their free time to do programming tasks, was a predecessor to today's "gig economy." In her memoir, Let It Go, S...
[S2E2] Creativity Inc.
September 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThis month we read Creativity Inc. by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace. Ed Catmull was the cofounder and longtime president of Pixar. Part memoir and part advice for managers of creatives, Creativity Inc. tells the story of Pixar from dream to animation powerhouse. Then it gets into Catmull’s strategies for managing Pixar’s creative success. We discuss the history of Pixar, our key takeaways from the book, and instances of its lessons in our own careers. Show Notes Creativity Inc. on Amazon Ed ...
[S2E1] The Power of Broke
August 21, 2020 01:03 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBDaymond John is best known as an investor on ABC’s Shark Tank, but he is also the award winning fashion designer who founded the multi-billion dollar brand FUBU. In The Power of Broke, Daymond explains the strategies that helped him start FUBU, with almost no resources, out of his mom’s house in Hollis, Queens. He then examines the stories of other entrepreneurs who started from nothing. In our season 2 opener, we welcome our new co-host, Eli. We discuss the key lessons Daymond is trying to...
[S1E14] Season 1 Recap
July 26, 2020 19:45 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBWe recap the qualities of some of the books we read over the last year in Season 1 of Business Books & Co. Each of us discuss our favorite and least favorite books. We say goodbye to one of our co-hosts, but we will be back next month to start Season 2! You can find our book list from the last year on our website. Other books we recommended: Made in America recommended by David Short One from Many recommended by David Short Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter recommended by Molson Alchemy re...
[S1E13] Only the Paranoid Survive
June 19, 2020 19:26 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB13. Only the Paranoid Survive This month we read the 1997 book Only the Paranoid Survive by Andy Grove. Grove was the long-time storied CEO of Intel. Only the Paranoid Survive is about strategic inflection points in a business. Grove explains how to detect these events, how to respond to them, and recites some war stories. We discuss the book, some strategic inflection points in our own industries, and the computer business during Grove's tenure at Intel. Show Notes Andy Grove on Wikipedi...
12. Zero to One
May 21, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB12. Zero to One We discuss the 2014 book Zero to One by Peter Thiel. In Zero to One, Thiel, a cofounder of Paypal and Palantir, as well as an early investor in Facebook, describes what conditions make for a great startup. Part history lesson, part economics lesson, and part business advice, Zero to One is a succinct book full of powerful ideas. Show Notes Zero to One via Amazon Peter Thiel via Wikipedia Find out more at http://businessbooksandco.com
[S1E12] Zero to One
May 21, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB12. Zero to One We discuss the 2014 book Zero to One by Peter Thiel. In Zero to One, Thiel, a cofounder of Paypal and Palantir, as well as an early investor in Facebook, describes what conditions make for a great startup. Part history lesson, part economics lesson, and part business advice, Zero to One is a succinct book full of powerful ideas. Show Notes Zero to One via Amazon Peter Thiel via Wikipedia Find out more at http://businessbooksandco.com
11. Iacocca: An Autobiography
April 24, 2020 03:11 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB11. Iacocca: An Autobiography Lee Iacocca was responsible for the introduction of iconic Ford products like the Mustang and Thunderbird. He rose in the ranks to become President, second only to Henry Ford II. As CEO of Chrysler during the early 1980s, he saved the company from bankruptcy and introduced the minivan. He was one of the biggest celebrity executives during the Reagan era. We discuss his autobiography, in which he recounts his life’s journey from the son of Italian immigrants to ...
[S1E11] Iacocca: An Autobiography
April 24, 2020 03:11 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB11. Iacocca: An Autobiography Lee Iacocca was responsible for the introduction of iconic Ford products like the Mustang and Thunderbird. He rose in the ranks to become President, second only to Henry Ford II. As CEO of Chrysler during the early 1980s, he saved the company from bankruptcy and introduced the minivan. He was one of the biggest celebrity executives during the Reagan era. We discuss his autobiography, in which he recounts his life’s journey from the son of Italian immigrants to ...
[S1E10] The Ride of a Lifetime
March 25, 2020 20:45 - 55 minutes - 52 MB10. The Ride of a Lifetime The Ride of a Lifetime is a 2019 memoir about Bob Iger’s journey at Disney. It begins by relaying Iger’s time climbing the corporate ladder, and then does a deep dive into his fifteen years as the company’s CEO, with a focus on acquisitions and mergers. We discuss Iger’s career, the key lessons he learned, and the mergers of Disney with Pixar, Marvell, Lucasfilm, and Fox. Show Notes The Ride of a Lifetime via Amazon Bob Iger on Twitter Bob Iger on Wikipedia B...
10. The Ride of a Lifetime
March 25, 2020 20:45 - 55 minutes - 52 MB10. The Ride of a Lifetime The Ride of a Lifetime is a 2019 memoir about Bob Iger’s journey at Disney. It begins by relaying Iger’s time climbing the corporate ladder, and then does a deep dive into his fifteen years as the company’s CEO, with a focus on acquisitions and mergers. We discuss Iger’s career, the key lessons he learned, and the mergers of Disney with Pixar, Marvell, Lucasfilm, and Fox. Show Notes The Ride of a Lifetime via Amazon Bob Iger on Twitter Bob Iger on Wikipedia B...
[S1E9] Coronavirus Special Episode
March 16, 2020 04:16 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB9. Coronavirus Special Episode In this special non-book episode, we discuss the unprecedented effects on the business community that the Coronavirus crisis is having and how our society is approaching it. Note that the three of us are not public health experts, doctors, or epidemiologists. Nothing that we discuss should be construed as medical advice. We are instead taking on this episode from the perspective of well-informed citizens. We focus more on the business, societal, and economic a...
9. Coronavirus Special Episode
March 16, 2020 04:16 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB9. Coronavirus Special Episode In this special non-book episode, we discuss the unprecedented effects on the business community that the Coronavirus crisis is having and how our society is approaching it. Note that the three of us are not public health experts, doctors, or epidemiologists. Nothing that we discuss should be construed as medical advice. We are instead taking on this episode from the perspective of well-informed citizens. We focus more on the business, societal, and economic a...
8. Founders at Work
March 03, 2020 08:01 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB8. Founders at Work Founders at Work is a 2009 compilation of interviews with startup founders by Y Combinator founding partner Jessica Livingston. Interview subjects include the founders of famous brands like Apple, PayPal, and Adobe, as well as lesser known founders with equally remarkable stories. In this episode we discuss recurring themes of the interviews, founders that offered particular insight, and broad takeaways from the entire volume. Show Notes Founders at Work on Amazon Jes...
[S1E8] Founders at Work
March 03, 2020 08:01 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB8. Founders at Work Founders at Work is a 2009 compilation of interviews with startup founders by Y Combinator founding partner Jessica Livingston. Interview subjects include the founders of famous brands like Apple, PayPal, and Adobe, as well as lesser known founders with equally remarkable stories. In this episode we discuss recurring themes of the interviews, founders that offered particular insight, and broad takeaways from the entire volume. Show Notes Founders at Work on Amazon Jes...
7. Setting the Table
January 25, 2020 21:30 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB7. Setting the Table Setting the Table is a 2006 autobiographical book on management in the hospitality industry by noted restaurateur Danny Meyer. It tells the story of Meyer building his restaurant empire, and recounts many of the lessons he learned along the way. We discuss key takeaways from the book, the book's applicability to management more generally, and our own experiences at Meyer's restaurants. Show Notes Setting the Table via Amazon Danny Meyer via Wikipedia Union Square Ho...
[S1E7] Setting the Table
January 25, 2020 21:30 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB7. Setting the Table Setting the Table is a 2006 autobiographical book on management in the hospitality industry by noted restaurateur Danny Meyer. It tells the story of Meyer building his restaurant empire, and recounts many of the lessons he learned along the way. We discuss key takeaways from the book, the book's applicability to management more generally, and our own experiences at Meyer's restaurants. Show Notes Setting the Table via Amazon Danny Meyer via Wikipedia Union Square Ho...
[S1E6] Ogilvy on Advertising
December 31, 2019 10:22 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBOgilvy on Advertising Ogilvy on Advertising is a 1983 book of advertising advice from award winning industry veteran David Ogilvy, the namesake of the advertising agency Ogilvy. It includes advice about working in the advertising industry, developing ads, and appealing to consumers. We discuss key insights from the book and our own experiences in advertising. Show Notes Ogilvy on Advertising via Amazon David Ogilvy via Wikipedia Brain Flakes via Amazon David Kopec on The Local Maximum ...
6. Ogilvy on Advertising
December 31, 2019 10:22 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBOgilvy on Advertising Ogilvy on Advertising is a 1983 book of advertising advice from award winning industry veteran David Ogilvy, the namesake of the advertising agency Ogilvy. It includes advice about working in the advertising industry, developing ads, and appealing to consumers. We discuss key insights from the book and our own experiences in advertising. Show Notes Ogilvy on Advertising via Amazon David Ogilvy via Wikipedia Brain Flakes via Amazon David Kopec on The Local Maximum ...
[S1E5] Hackers & Painters
November 25, 2019 03:17 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB5. Hackers & Painters Hackers & Painters is a collection of essays by noted entrepreneur, programmer, and founder of startup incubator Y Combinator, Paul Graham. Graham touches on social, business, and cultural issues related to technology and entrepreneurship. We discuss our key takeaways from the book, pose questions to each other that it ponders, and learn about Molson's experience testifying before congress. Show Notes Hackers & Painters via Amazon Paul Graham's Home Page Y Comb...
5. Hackers & Painters
November 25, 2019 03:17 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB5. Hackers & Painters Hackers & Painters is a collection of essays by noted entrepreneur, programmer, and founder of startup incubator Y Combinator, Paul Graham. Graham touches on social, business, and cultural issues related to technology and entrepreneurship. We discuss our key takeaways from the book, pose questions to each other that it ponders, and learn about Molson's experience testifying before congress. Show Notes Hackers & Painters via Amazon Paul Graham's Home Page Y Combinat...
4. Made in Japan: Akio Morita and Sony
October 15, 2019 03:17 - 1 hour - 79 MB4. Made in Japan: Akio Morita and Sony Akio Morita was the co-founder of Sony and one of the most influential Japanese business people of the 20th century. We analyze his 1986 autobiography, Made in Japan. Made in Japan explains what made Sony so successful and also spends a good deal of time contrasting Japanese and American business practices. We have a wide ranging discussion on the contents of Made in Japan, and how Morita’s thoughts apply in a modern context. Show Notes Made in Japan...
[S1E4] Made in Japan: Akio Morita and Sony
October 15, 2019 03:17 - 1 hour - 79 MB4. Made in Japan: Akio Morita and Sony Akio Morita was the co-founder of Sony and one of the most influential Japanese business people of the 20th century. We analyze his 1986 autobiography, Made in Japan. Made in Japan explains what made Sony so successful and also spends a good deal of time contrasting Japanese and American business practices. We have a wide ranging discussion on the contents of Made in Japan, and how Morita’s thoughts apply in a modern context. Show Notes Made in Japan...