Books recommended by Andrew Ng

Andrew Ng, a renowned AI expert and former chief scientist at Baidu and Google Brain, made a name for himself through his work in machine learning and artificial intelligence. He is widely recognized as one of the pioneers in AI education, popularizing the concept of machine learning through online courses and certifications. The recommended books share a common theme of emphasizing practical knowledge over theoretical foundations, focusing on real-world applications and actionable insights for building successful careers and businesses. These books provide a mix of practical advice, real-world examples, and straightforward guidance to help readers navigate the world of AI, entrepreneurship, and career development. The style is characterized by accessible language, concise summaries, and an emphasis on results-driven approaches.

1. The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers (by Ben Horowitz). Recommended by Andrew Ng , Drew Houston , Dustin Moskovitz , Kathryn Minshew , Keith Rabois , Larry Page , Luis von Ahn , Marc Andreessen , Mark Zuckerberg , Matt Mullenweg , Max Levchin , Peter Attia , Peter Thiel , Tim Ferriss , Andrew Wilkinson , Blake Scholl , Chris Dixon , Fred Wilson , Raoul Pal , Jodie Cook , Michael Dell , Marty Cagan
2. The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses (by Eric Ries). Recommended by Andrew Ng , Ben Horowitz , Dustin Moskovitz , Jason Calacanis , Kevin Systrom , Marc Andreessen , Mark Cuban , Mike Maples, Jr. , Tim O’Reilly , Chris Dixon , Raoul Pal , Sheryl Sandberg , Marty Cagan , Steve Blank
3. So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love (by Cal Newport). Recommended by Andrew Ng , Kevin Kelly , Jodie Cook
4. Rocket Surgery Made Easy: The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Finding and Fixing Usability Problems (by Steve Krug). Recommended by Andrew Ng
5. Talking to Humans: Success starts with understanding your customers (by Giff Constable). Recommended by Andrew Ng , Ron Conway , Fred Wilson
6. Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling High-Tech Products to Mainstream Customers (by Geoffrey A. Moore). Recommended by Aaron Levie , Andrew Ng , Bill Gurley , Drew Houston , Ev Williams , Guy Kawasaki , Ron Conway , Seth Godin , Changpeng Zhao , Chris Dixon
7. Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future (by Peter Thiel). Recommended by Andrew Ng , Ben Horowitz , Bryan Johnson , Dustin Moskovitz , Elon Musk , Eric Weinstein , Keith Rabois , Kishore Biyani , Luis von Ahn , Marc Andreessen , Mark Zuckerberg , Matt Mullenweg , Max Levchin , Ryan Petersen , Sam Altman , Lee Stranahan , Nassim Taleb , Chris Dixon , Patrick O’Shaughnessy , Tom Bilyeu , Brian Dean , Rupert Murdoch