Episode · Invest Like the Best · 2025-05-20
Patrick O'Shaughnessy & Gustav Söderström: books mentioned on Invest Like the Best #424
Gustav Söderström - How Spotify Thinks - [Invest Like the Best, EP.424]
My guest today is Gustav Söderström. Gustav is the Co-President, Chief Product Officer & Chief Technology Officer at Spotify.
Gustav Söderström recommended Better, Simpler Strategy by Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and discussed 7 Powers by Hamilton Helmer, The beginning of infinity by David Deutsch, and The Fabric of Reality by David Deutsch.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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7 Powers
7 Powers by Hamilton Helmer is an essential business strategy text that defines the structural foundations of competitive advantage and enduring market moats.
Discussed“And over the years, I've introduced some strategic frameworks to the company, which I know you're passionate about, like Seven Powers from Hamilton Helmer.”
Where to get it
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Better, Simpler Strategy
Better, Simpler Strategy by Felix Oberholzer-Gee is a business and strategy book that provides actionable frameworks for leaders looking to drive growth and focus their organizational efforts.
Recommended“And also, I found Better Simpler Strategy by Felix Oberhausen to be very good.”
Where to get it
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The beginning of infinity
The Beginning of Infinity is a philosophy book by quantum physicist David Deutsch that explores human progress, creativity, and the idea that problems and solutions are infinite.
Discussed“Back to one of my heroes in life, David Deutsch, his book, The Beginning of Infinity and the Fabric of Reality, shaped me quite a lot.”
Where to get it
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The Fabric of Reality
The Fabric of Reality by David Deutsch is a seminal work of popular science and philosophy that synthesizes quantum physics, epistemology, computation, and evolution into four overarching explanatory frameworks.
Discussed“Back to one of my heroes in life, David Deutsch, his book, The Beginning of Infinity and the Fabric of Reality, shaped me quite a lot.”
Where to get it
