Episode · This Week in Startups · 2024-12-31
Books mentioned on 2024 TWISTY Awards | E2066
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Jason Calacanis recommended Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara, and read The Nvidia Way by Tae Kim for a book club.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Nvidia Way
The Nvidia Way by Tae Kim is a business book that investigates the corporate culture, strategic vision, and operational methodologies of Nvidia under the leadership of Jensen Huang.
Book club“There's a great book that just came out called The Nvidia Way that I'm going to get a copy of. People are raving about. I can't wait to learn more about how he runs the company.”
Where to get it
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Unreasonable Hospitality
Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara is a bestselling guide to customer service and management based on the author's experiences running the renowned restaurant Eleven Madison Park.
Recommended“But, I also loved the Will episode. Unreasonable Hospitality is one of my favorites. So, on my personal enjoyment basis, on a personal enjoyment basis, I go with Will Mhm. and Charles Duhigg because those are like I love those big-thinking authors.”
Where to get it
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Passing Unreasonable Hospitality
“Then we have Will Guidara out. You did tap out, it's fine. Will Guidara, Unreasonable Hospitality, 1966. You had a blast on that one.”