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“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.”? —Harry S. Truman
Hey Founders (and Future Founders)!
If you could sit down with the world’s most successful entrepreneurs and pick their brains, would you? Well, good news—you already can. Books are the next best thing to having a mentor, giving you direct access to game-changing strategies, lessons from failure, and billion-dollar ideas.
This National Reading Month, let’s explore how reading fuels entrepreneurial success and which books deserve a spot on your shelf. ??
?? Those Who Read, Lead
There’s a reason Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Mark Cuban all swear by reading—it’s an unfair advantage in business. Entrepreneurs who read regularly earn more, think faster, and make better decisions. Even if you don’t have time for a book a week, just an hour a day can:
Find out why books are a founder’s best-kept secret → How Reading Leads to Success for Entrepreneurs
?? Founders’ Favorite Reads
What’s on a founder’s bookshelf? We went straight to the source, asking startup leaders to reveal the books that transformed their businesses and mindsets.
Explore the list → 34 Startup Founders Share Their Favorite Books on Entrepreneurship
?? The Entrepreneur’s 2025 Reading List
Want to think like a top entrepreneur? Start by reading like one. The most successful founders use books to sharpen their skills, fuel creativity, and stay ahead of the competition.
? Learn from startup veterans who’ve been in your shoes
? Discover game-changing strategies to launch and scale faster
? Use our free search tool to find books matched to your startup goals
See our top picks → 34 Best Startup Books for Entrepreneurs 2025
?? Author Seth Godin on Creativity, Risk, and Thinking Differently
With over 20 bestselling books, Seth Godin ?? has shaped the way entrepreneurs approach business and innovation. In our interview, he shares insights on taking risks, embracing bad ideas, and making an impact.
Read the interview and dive into his work → Author Seth Godin Invites You to Dance With Fear and Bad Ideas
?? For Your Ears Only: Building an Unapologetic Startup Mindset
Shellye Archambeau didn’t wait for opportunities—she created them. In this episode, the former CEO and author of Unapologetically Ambitious shares how being intentional, embracing risk, and finding great mentors helped her build an influential career in Silicon Valley. What you’ll learn:
Catch the full conversation here → Becoming ‘Unapologetically Ambitious’ with Shellye Archambeau
?? Books That Built Startup Giants
Ever wondered what fuels the minds of the world’s top entrepreneurs? From Warren Buffett’s favorite investment book to Mark Cuban’s go-to for business strategy, these must-read books can help shape your startup’s success.
?? Further Reading
This National Reading Month, challenge yourself to read like a founder. Whether it’s a book on leadership, startup strategy, or personal growth, the right read can provide the insights you need to level up. Every great entrepreneur is a lifelong learner—what will you add to your reading list next? ????
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