Book Recommendations:

Build is a no-fluff guide to building products, teams, and careers—by iPod and Nest creator Tony Fadell. Perfect for engineers, builders, and investors, it’s packed with practical lessons on innovation, leadership, and execution from someone who’s done it at the highest level. Real stories. Real tactics.

Clear Thinking is a guide to making better decisions by removing hidden mental traps that cloud judgment. Engineers, builders, and investors will gain practical tools to stay calm under pressure, cut through complexity, and act with intention. It’s clarity as a competitive advantage—sharp, actionable, and built for real life.

Never Split the Difference by former FBI negotiator Chris Voss is a masterclass in high-stakes communication. Engineers, builders, and investors will learn powerful, practical tactics to influence outcomes, navigate conflict, and gain the upper hand—whether closing deals, managing teams, or pitching ideas. Essential for anyone who works with people.

This modern update of Dale Carnegie’s timeless classic shows how to build trust, lead with empathy, and connect in a hyper-connected world. For engineers, builders, and investors, it’s a powerful toolkit for navigating relationships—online and offline—with authenticity, influence, and lasting impact. Timeless principles, adapted for today.

A lone astronaut. A dying Earth. A last-chance mission. Project Hail Mary is a gripping sci-fi thriller that celebrates problem-solving, resilience, and creative engineering under pressure. Perfect for engineers and builders, it’s a brilliant reminder of how curiosity, teamwork, and grit can save the world—one calculation at a time.

The Lean Startup is a blueprint for building and scaling products in conditions of extreme uncertainty. Engineers, builders, and investors will learn how to test ideas quickly, iterate based on real data, and avoid wasting time on what doesn’t work. It’s innovation with discipline—fast, focused, and built to last.