11 best books on startups

"Zero to One" by Peter Thiel: Thiel, a successful entrepreneur and venture capitalist, shares his insights on innovation, competition, and building a monopoly in the business world.

"Venture Deals" by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson: For those interested in venture capital, this book offers a comprehensive guide to understanding the intricacies of venture capital term sheets and negotiations.

"The Founder's Dilemmas" by Noam Wasserman: Wasserman explores the common challenges and decisions faced by startup founders, providing valuable insights on issues like equity, team dynamics, and early-stage strategy.

"Startup Owner's Manual" by Steve Blank and Bob Dorf: This book offers a step-by-step guide to building a startup, covering everything from customer development to scaling your business.

"Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups" by Jason Calacanis: Calacanis, an angel investor, shares his experiences and strategies for investing in technology startups, making it a great read for potential angel investors.

"Crossing the Chasm" by Geoffrey A. Moore: This classic work explores the challenges of marketing and selling innovative products and services, particularly in the technology sector.

"The Hard Thing About Hard Things" by Ben Horowitz: Horowitz, a co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, shares his experiences and lessons learned in building and leading tech companies through difficult times.

"Traction" by Gabriel Weinberg and Justin Mares: This book provides a framework for startups to achieve sustainable customer growth, covering various marketing and distribution channels.

"Lean Analytics" by Alistair Croll and Benjamin Yoskovitz: Focused on data-driven decision-making, this book helps startups understand key metrics and use them to drive growth and innovation.