Book · 2026 · Business & Economics
Incorruptible
Why Good Companies Go Bad... and How Great Companies Stay Great
Incorruptible by Eric Ries has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast (2 episodes recommend it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Dianne Penn (1 episode), Lenny Rachitsky (1 episode) and Eric Ries (1 episode) on Lenny's Podcast (2 episodes).
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The other book that I uh was listening to on Audible recently is Incorable by Eric Reese. So the Incorruptible Incorruptible Yes. And I I I just I think the question of how to build great companies is important.
Questions about Incorruptible by Eric Ries
Who recommends Incorruptible by Eric Ries on podcasts?
Dianne Penn (1 episode) and Lenny Rachitsky (1 episode) have recommended Incorruptible by Eric Ries on podcasts. In all, 3 people brought it up across 1 podcast (2 people recommended it).
Which podcasts mention Incorruptible the most?
Lenny's Podcast (2 episodes).
Is Incorruptible recommended, or only discussed?
Incorruptible by Eric Ries was recommended in 2 episodes and discussed without a recommendation in 0 episodes, as of 2026-07-26.
What do people say about Incorruptible?
Dianne Penn on Lenny's Podcast (2026-07-26): "The other book that I uh was listening to on Audible recently is Incorable by Eric Reese. So the Incorruptible Incorruptible Yes. And I I I just I think the question of how to build great companies is important."
When was Incorruptible last mentioned on a podcast?
Incorruptible by Eric Ries was last recommended on Lenny's Podcast by Dianne Penn on 2026-07-26.
The best things said about it
If any of this is at all interesting to you, if you want to explore this, if you want to implement it, buy Eric's book, Incorruptible, is there a website to look at or just Google and find it?
Why people recommend it
Incorruptible by Eric Ries is a business book that focuses on helping founders protect and sustain the companies they have successfully built. On Lenny's Podcast, Dianne Penn recommended the book after listening to it on Audible, highlighting its insights on building great companies and maintaining strong culture metrics. Lenny Rachitsky also recommended the book to listeners interested in exploring and implementing strategies for withstanding any business era. During their conversation, Rachitsky and Ries discussed how the new book serves as a companion to The Lean Startup, explaining that while the earlier work focused on helping entrepreneurs build a successful enterprise, the new book is designed to help them protect what they have already created. Ries reflected on the unconventional nature of his ideas, noting that people initially thought his lean startup theories were extremely weird, just as some might view his latest management concepts. Together, the hosts and guests emphasized that the book offers essential guidance for leaders looking to fortify their organizational culture and safeguard their long-term corporate vision against external pressures and internal drift.
Every mention
Dianne Penn The other book that I uh was listening to on Audible recently is Incorable by Eric Reese. So the Incorrupti… 1
“The other book that I uh was listening to on Audible recently is Incorable by Eric Reese. So the Incorruptible Incorruptible Yes. And I I I just I think the question of how to build great companies is important.”
Lenny Rachitsky If any of this is at all interesting to you, if you want to explore this, if you want to implement it, buy… 1
“The way Eric describes the connection between these two books is that the lean startup was about helping you build a successful company and this book is about helping you protect what you've built.”
“Today, you have a new book out called Incorruptible. It's a very different, very different book from the Lean Startup.”
“If any of this is at all interesting to you, if you want to explore this, if you want to implement it, buy Eric's book, Incorruptible, is there a website to look at or just Google and find it?”
Eric Ries You know, people when I first started talking about lean startup, people thought it was so weird. As weird… 1
“You know, people when I first started talking about lean startup, people thought it was so weird. As weird as you think this is, people thought lean startup was a lot weirder.”
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“And his book just came out. Incorruptible. Yes. And I think it was like a New York Times bestseller. Like it's actually doing incredibly well, which I was really happy to see.”
“This new book, Incorruptible, is about helping you protect what you've built. What is it that you need protection from?”
“Today he is back with a new book 15 years later called Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great.”