Episode · This Week in Startups · 2025-05-08

Books mentioned on Zoox Crash Fallout, COATUE's $1B Open Fund, and Office Hours with FusionAds | E2122

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Jason Calacanis recommended The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   The Checklist Manifesto

   Atul Gawande · at 53:58

   The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande is a nonfiction exploration of how simple checklists and systematic processes can dramatically reduce human error and prevent catastrophic failures in complex fields like medicine and aviation.

   Recommended

   “Read the book Checklist Manifesto. Shout out Checklist Manifesto. You do a checklist of what humans check. So, we check the spelling. We check the image. We check for offensive material. We check for crisp communication.”

   Jason Calacanis Zoox Crash Fallout, COATUE's $1B Open Fund, and Office Hours with Fusi… 2025-05-08 Listen at 53:58

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