Episode · This Week in Startups · 2020-08-28

Books mentioned on E1101: News! Apple vs. Epic Games, TikTok CEO resigns, SPACs, Unicorn IPOs & more with Acquired's Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal

5 books · With Ben Gilbert, David Rosenthal · Listen · Watch on YouTube

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Jason Calacanis recommended I Love Capitalism! by Ken Langone, The Hot Hand by Ben Cohen, and The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger. Ben Gilbert discussed The Outsiders by William N. Thorndike Jr. and Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull and others.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   I Love Capitalism!

   Ken Langone · at 3:52

   I Love Capitalism! by Ken Langone is a memoir and business book detailing the co-founder's journey of building Home Depot and his perspectives on the American capitalist system.

   Recommended

   “two books i wanted to recommend to both of you i just read a book uh called i love capitalism have you guys read that yet no it's the guy ken langone or something the guy who did home depot”

   Jason Calacanis E1101: News! Apple vs. Epic Games, TikTok CEO resigns, SPACs, Unicorn … 2020-08-28 Listen at 3:52

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
2. 

   The Hot Hand

   Ben Cohen · at 5:05

   The Hot Hand by Ben Cohen is a non-fiction book that explores the psychology and statistics behind performance streaks in sports and other fields.

   Recommended

   “and then the other book i just started um was the hot hand which is about the the concept of streaks and it really is a very good book because it talks about people who've had streaks that have ended”

   Jason Calacanis E1101: News! Apple vs. Epic Games, TikTok CEO resigns, SPACs, Unicorn … 2020-08-28 Listen at 5:05

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
3. 

   The Outsiders

   William N. Thorndike Jr. · at 6:01

   The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success by William N.

   Discussed

   “uh will thorndike author of the outsiders awesome awesome what is the book about”

   Ben Gilbert E1101: News! Apple vs. Epic Games, TikTok CEO resigns, SPACs, Unicorn … 2020-08-28 Listen at 6:01

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
4. 

   Creativity, Inc.

   Ed Catmull; Amy Wallace · at 7:03

   Creativity, Inc.

   Discussed

   “um it's an old book but i i just finished reading creativity inc the history of pixar”

   Ben Gilbert E1101: News! Apple vs. Epic Games, TikTok CEO resigns, SPACs, Unicorn … 2020-08-28 Listen at 7:03

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
5. 

   The Ride of a Lifetime

   Robert Iger · at 8:21

   The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger is a business memoir by the former Disney CEO detailing his professional journey, leadership philosophies, and strategies for navigating massive corporate transformations and creative challenges.

   Recommended

   “did you read um i'm sorry the robert eiger book did you read right of a lifetime so good so good”

   Jason Calacanis E1101: News! Apple vs. Epic Games, TikTok CEO resigns, SPACs, Unicorn … 2020-08-28 Listen at 8:21

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible