Books recommended by Garry Tan
Garry Tan is a well-known entrepreneur and author, famous for his work as co-founder of Y Combinator, a prominent startup accelerator. He has also written several bestselling books on entrepreneurship and business. Garry’s writing style is characterized by straightforward, practical advice and a focus on actionable strategies for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Garry’s book recommendations tend to be thought-provoking and data-driven, often drawing on his experience as a venture capitalist and entrepreneur. His books frequently explore topics such as business strategy, marketing, and leadership, with an emphasis on evidence-based approaches and real-world examples.
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- The Alchemy of Finance: (by George Soros). Recommended by Garry Tan , Paul Tudor Jones
- Status Anxiety: (by Alain de Botton). Recommended by Ryan Holiday , Andrew Wilkinson , Garry Tan
- Triumphs of Experience: The Men of the Harvard Grant Study (by George E. Vaillant). Recommended by Andrew Wilkinson , Garry Tan
- Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business (by Gino Wickman). Recommended by Garry Tan
- The Last Lecture: (by Randy Pausch). Recommended by Garry Tan
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (by Bessel van der Kolk). Recommended by Garry Tan , Patrick O’Shaughnessy
- The Little Prince: (by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry). Recommended by Brandon Stanton , Emma Watson , Evan Goldberg , Ricardo Semler , Fred Wilson , Garry Tan , James Clear
- The Prince: (by Niccolò Machiavelli). Recommended by Eric Ripert , Neil deGrasse Tyson , Ryan Holiday , Ryan Shea , Stewart Brand , Fred Wilson , Garry Tan
- The Alchemist: (by Paulo Coelho). Recommended by Aubrey Marcus , Big Sean , Brené Brown , Daniel Ek , Eric Ripert , Gabby Reece , LeBron James , Lisa Ling , Ryan Flaherty , Ryan Shea , Tony Robbins , Will Smith , Garry Tan , Lewis Howes , Jodie Cook , James Clear , Andy Frisella
- Without Their Permission: The Story of Reddit and a Blueprint for How to Change the World (by Alexis Ohanian). Recommended by Derek Sivers , Marc Andreessen , Tony Hsieh , Garry Tan
- Emergency: This Book Will Save Your Life (by Neil Strauss). Recommended by Tim Ferriss , Garry Tan
- Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability (by Steve Krug). Recommended by Brian Armstrong , Ev Williams , Jeff Atwood , Nick Ganju , Garry Tan
- Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice (by Shunryu Suzuki). Recommended by Kevin Rose , Leo Babauta , Marc Benioff , Sharon Salzberg , Steve Jobs , Garry Tan , Andy Puddicombe
- Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It: (by Kamal Ravikant). Recommended by Mike Maples, Jr. , Naval Ravikant , Garry Tan