Episode · David Senra · 2025-09-28
David Senra & Daniel Ek: books mentioned
Daniel Ek, Spotify
Daniel Ek is the co-founder and CEO of Spotify. Daniel Ek is an entrepreneur and technology executive widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in music, podcasting and audio streaming more broadly.
Daniel Ek discussed Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki and others. David Senra recommended Creative Selection by Ken Kocienda, and discussed 7 Powers by Hamilton Helmer and James Dyson's History of Great Inventions by James Dyson.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T.
Discussed“someone gave me, like, this book, "Rich Dad Poor Dad," I think. I read it.”
Where to get it
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Creative Selection
Creative Selection by Ken Kocienda is an insider account of Apple's software engineering and product design culture written by a veteran developer who worked closely with Steve Jobs.
Recommended“One's in this book called, "Creative Selection," which is excellent. I read three times. It's from this guy named Ken Kocienda”
Where to get it
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7 Powers
7 Powers by Hamilton Helmer is a seminal business strategy book that outlines the foundational economic frameworks companies use to build enduring competitive moats and secure persistent differential returns.
Discussed“The other day, I was with the guy, Hamilton Helmer. - Who wrote "7 Powers Book." - Yeah.”
Where to get it
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James Dyson's History of Great Inventions
James Dyson's History of Great Inventions by James Dyson is a retrospective exploration of pivotal technological breakthroughs and the historical context of innovation.
Discussed“he wrote a book called "The History of Great Inventions." - Yeah. - And it's such a... like, it's kind of a bland read.”
Where to get it
