Episode · a16z Podcast · 2025-06-18

Books mentioned on Apple's China Problem

2 books · With Stephen · Watch on YouTube

Erik Torenberg discussed Apple in China by Patrick McGee. Also mentioned: In search of excellence by Thomas J. Peters.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Apple in China

   Patrick McGee · at 1:18 · mentioned 3 times

   Apple in China by Patrick McGee explores the complex manufacturing ecosystems, industrial policies, and geopolitical forces that shaped Apple's deep operational ties to China.

   Discussed

   “So uh we're here to talk about Apple. We're here to talk about you inspired by the book Apple in China.”

   Erik Torenberg Apple's China Problem 2025-06-18 Listen at 1:18

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
2. 

   In search of excellence

   Thomas J. Peters · at 20:16 · mentioned 2 times

   In Search of Excellence by Thomas J.

   Discussed

   “There's a very famous book in the 80s called In Search of Excellence. And In Search of Excellence is sort of this Jack Welchian GE management mantra of like what you do, you stick to your knitting.”

   Speaker Apple's China Problem 2025-06-18 Listen at 20:16

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible