Why people recommend it
Pattern Breakers by Peter Ziebelman and Mike Maples Jr. is a business and startup guide that explores how breakthrough entrepreneurs defy conventional wisdom to build transformative companies. On the December 9, 2025 episode of The Tim Ferriss Show titled Dr. Fei-Fei Li, The Godmother of AI, host Tim Ferriss took a moment during the broadcast to offer a direct recommendation to his listeners. Ferriss highlighted the book by noting that it was written by his friend and fellow investor, Mike Maples Jr. He shared a personal detail about the author, explaining that Maples had initially taught him the ropes of angel investing when he was starting out in the field. By endorsing the publication, Ferriss directed his audience toward a text grounded in real-world venture capital experience and unconventional startup strategies, framing it as a valuable read for anyone interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, and the mindset required to back paradigm-shifting ideas in the modern business landscape.
Who recommended it
- Tim Ferriss Recommended
Tim Ferriss — 1 mention
“I'll actually just put a recommendation out there for a book, Pattern Breakers, by a friend of mine, Mike Maples Jr. He taught me the ropes initially of angel investing.”