Episode · This Week in Startups · 2026-02-14

Books mentioned on OpenClaw is Our Friend Now | E2250

2 books · With Ryan Carson, David Im, Alexander Liteplo · Listen · Watch on YouTube

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Jason Calacanis recommended Riding the Elephant by Craig Ferguson, and discussed How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   How to Win Friends and Influence People

   Dale Carnegie · at 30:57

   How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is a classic self-help manual focused on interpersonal communication, relationship building, and effective social influence.

   Discussed

   “You need to productize how to win friends and influence people. Like, if you just do that And you know, that book has a negative connotation to it cuz it has influence people on it, but it actually has some good things, which is if you show interest in people, you'll be an interesting person is the basic thing.”

   Jason Calacanis OpenClaw is Our Friend Now | E2250 2026-02-14 Listen at 30:57

   Where to get it

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2. 

   Riding the Elephant

   Craig Ferguson · at 1:02:33

   Riding the Elephant by Craig Ferguson is a memoir by the comedian, actor, and former late-night talk show host detailing his personal journey, career transitions, and reflections on life in America.

   Recommended

   “I'm going to give my you know, I love biographies. I love talk show hosts. I love talking. I'm going to be doing more shows and I've been just studying you know, all the great late night talk shows”

   Jason Calacanis OpenClaw is Our Friend Now | E2250 2026-02-14 Listen at 1:02:33

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible