Episode · This Week in Startups · 2022-03-02
Jason Calacanis & Joel Greenblatt: books mentioned on This Week in Startups (Mar 2022)
Tech takes action against Russia, Backbone's mobile gaming device + Joel Greenblatt from Gotham Capital | E1397
First Jason and Molly break down the reactions from big tech companies to the Russia / Ukraine conflict (2:22), then we showcase our Startup of the Day, Backbone which is innovating in mobile gaming (51:41).
Joel Greenblatt recommended Red Notice by Bill Browder.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Red Notice
Red Notice by Bill Browder is a gripping memoir detailing the author's financial career in Russia, his subsequent battle against state corruption, and his campaign to pass the Magnitsky Act following the tragic murder of his lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky.
Recommended“well one of the the uh best books i've read on this uh was called red notice oh yes bill browder incredible and about who is putin”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Common Sense
“the last book we talked about when he was on the program common sense the investors feel guide to quality opportunity and growth”