Marc Andreessen’s Book Recommendations

5 Books Recommended by Marc Andreessen

Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

Zero to One

Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future is a 2014 book by Peter Thiel, co-written with Blake Masters.

6 recommenders
Ben Horowitz, Dave Morin, Dustin Moskovitz, Elon MuskMarc Andreessen, and Mark Zuckerberg

“The first book any working or aspiring entrepreneur must read—period.” – Marc Andreessen


The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses

The Lean Startup

The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses is a 2011 book by Eric Ries.

5 recommenders
Ben Horowitz, Dustin Moskovitz, Kevin Systrom, Marc Andreessen and Sheryl Sandberg

“A must-read for every serious entrepreneur and every manager interested in innovation.” – Marc Andreessen (Source)


Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

Can’t Hurt Me

Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds is a 2018 book by David Goggins.

2 recommenders
Joe Rogan and Marc Andreessen

“Anytime anybody feels mopey about what’s happening in their startup or in their life, this is the book to read to reset all the expectations.” – Marc Andreessen (Source)


Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

Extreme Ownership

Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win is a 2015 book by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.

2 recommenders
Casey Neistat and Marc Andreessen

“I hand out more copies of this book than any other. How to take responsibility for yourself and for those around you. Modern Stoicism, as applied in the military, business, and life.” – Marc Andreessen


High output management

High Output Management

High output management is a 1983 book by Andrew Grove.

5 recommenders
Ben Horowitz, Brian Chesky, Larry EllisonMarc Andreessen, and Mark Zuckerberg

“The best book on management ever written.” – Marc Andreessen (Source)


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