The Founder Bookshelf
Books founders recommend to each other. Browse by topic or by where you are as you grow, mark what you've read, and add what's next.
4 books on Economics & Classics
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Economic freedom is the foundation of political freedom.
Friedman argues that competitive capitalism and free markets are essential to individual liberty and political freedom. He makes the case for limited government and...
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The classic anatomy of how financial bubbles form and burst.
Manias, Panics, and Crashes lays out a recurring pattern behind financial crises: a wave of speculation, a credit-fueled mania, a sudden panic, and a crash. Charles...
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Entrepreneurs must lead the community they want to build.
Drawing on his experience building Boulder's startup scene, Feld lays out the Boulder Thesis for creating a thriving entrepreneurial community in any city. He argues...
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The hidden economics behind coffee, cars, and prices.
Harford reveals the economic logic behind everyday transactions, from why a cup of coffee costs what it does to why some countries stay poor. He explains scarcity...
Questions, answered
What books do founders recommend?
Founders on the eChai network recommend titles like Capitalism and Freedom, Manias, Panics, and Crashes, and Startup Communities. The bookshelf ranks books by how many founders have read them.
Where can I find a startup reading list?
The eChai founder bookshelf is a curated, founder-recommended reading list you can browse by topic (fundraising, product, hiring) and by stage.
How is the bookshelf ordered?
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