44 Bill Gurley Recommended Books
Bill Gurley is an American venture capitalist and general partner at Benchmark. He is an active investor in technology startups, including Uber, GrubHub, Stitch Fix, and Zillow, and has previously invested in companies such as OpenTable and Zillow. He is a frequent contributor to the technology and investment communities and is a sought-after speaker on topics such as venture capital and entrepreneurship.
44 Books recommended by Bill Gurley
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Play Their Hearts Out
A Coach, His Star Recruit, and the Youth Basketball Machine
Author :George Dohrmann
- Bill Gurley"About AAU basketball." - Bill Gurley [Source]
Crossing the Chasm
Marketing and Selling High-Tech Products to Mainstream Customers
Author :Geoffrey A. Moore
- Bill Gurley"All entrepreneurs should read." - Bill Gurley [Source]
Complexity
The Emerging Science at the Edge of Order and Chaos
Author :M. Mitchell Waldrop
- Bill Gurley"Read this book, it changes everything." - Bill Gurley [Source]
Negotiating the Impossible
How to Break Deadlocks and Resolve Ugly Conflicts (without Money or Muscle)
Author :Deepak Malhotra
- Bill Gurley"If you want to be a world class big deal negotiator, make sure you pick up [this book]." - Bill Gurley [Source]
Setting the Table
The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business
Author :Danny Meyer
- Bill Gurley"I'm a huge fan of [this author]." - Bill Gurley [Source]
Virus of the Mind
The New Science of the Meme
Author :Richard Brodie
- Bill Gurley"Tim Cook is practicing 'meme warfare'. Microsoft used to be awesome at this. [This is a] great book on topic." - Bill Gurley [Source]
Sharkproof
Get the Job You Want, Keep the Job You Love... in Today's Frenzied Job Market
Author :Harvey MacKay
- Bill Gurley"Had a whole section on your dream job and how to think about it over the long term." - Bill Gurley [Source]
The Principles of Political Economy and Taxation
Author :David Ricardo
- Bill Gurley"Expanded upon [Adam Smith]'s work in developing the theory of Comparative Advantage." - Bill Gurley [Source]
The Storytelling Animal
How Stories Make Us Human
Author :Jonathan Gottschall
- Bill Gurley"Nice compliment to Sapiens." - Bill Gurley [Source]
The Billionaire Shell Game
How Cable Baron John Malone and Assorted Corporate Titans Invented a Future Nobody Wanted
Author :L.J. Davis
- Bill Gurley"Great book." - Bill Gurley [Source]
The Most Important Thing
Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor
Author :Howard Marks
- Bill GurleyBill Gurley recommended this book on Quora. [Source]
Lean Solutions
How Companies and Customers can Create Value and Wealth Together
Author :James P. Womack
- Bill Gurley"A great book on that topic, applying lean manufacturing principles to services." - Bill Gurley [Source]
Built to Last
Successful Habits of Visionary Companies
Author :Jim Collins
- Bill Gurley"[Suggests] that the very best companies set an audacious, very long-term goal that shines a light towards 'an envisioned future.'" - Bill Gurley [Source]
The Soul of A New Machine
Author :Tracy Kidder
- Bill Gurley"A really old book, but it's a famous book." - Bill Gurley [Source]
A Random Walk Down Wall Street
The Time-Tested Strategy for Successful Investing
Author :Burton G. Malkiel
- Bill Gurley"Offers the most pragmatic advice for the long-term saver." - Bill Gurley [Source]
Security Analysis
Author :Benjamin Graham
- Bill GurleyBill Gurley recommended this book on Quora. [Source]
The Most Important Thing Illuminated
Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor
Author :Howard Marks
- Bill GurleyBill Gurley recommended this book on Quora. [Source]
How Innovation Works
Serendipity, Energy and the Saving of Time
Author :Matt Ridley
- Bill Gurley"I really, really loved [this book]." - Bill Gurley [Source]
The Success Equation
Untangling Skill and Luck in Business, Sports, and Investing
Author :Michael Mauboussin
- Bill GurleyBill Gurley recommended this book on Quora. [Source]
Monetizing Innovation
How Smart Companies Design the Product Around the Price
Author :Madhavan Ramanujam
- Bill Gurley"[This author] is to monetization strategy what Bob Marley is to reggae music. You must read this book." - Bill Gurley [Source]
The Sixth Man
A Memoir
Author :Andre Iguodala
- Bill Gurley"If you love basketball, the @warriors, intense tenacity, or understanding how a great team executes as one, you will love [this book]." - Bill Gurley [Source]
Mastering the Market Cycle
Getting the Odds on Your Side
Author :Howard Marks
- Bill GurleyBill Gurley recommended this book on Quora. [Source]
More Than You Know
Finding Financial Wisdom in Unconventional Places
Author :Michael Mauboussin
- Bill GurleyBill Gurley recommended this book on Quora. [Source]
Expectations Investing
Reading Stock Prices for Better Returns
Author :Michael Mauboussin
- Bill GurleyBill Gurley recommended this book on Quora. [Source]
The Wealth of Nations
Author :Adam Smith
- Bill Gurley"[The author]'s magnum opus." - Bill Gurley [Source]
Think Twice
Harnessing the Power of Counterintuition
Author :Michael Mauboussin
- Bill GurleyBill Gurley recommended this book on Quora. [Source]
The Rational Optimist
How Prosperity Evolves
Author :Matt Ridley
- Bill Gurley"[The author] has the ability to combine thinking from many fields - most notably science, technology, psychology, & a heavy dose of microeconomics." - Bill Gurley [Source]
Why We Get Fat
And What to Do About It
Author :Gary Taubes
- Bill Gurley"A toned down, more reader friendly, less technical version of [the author's] 2008 New York Times best seller." - Bill Gurley [Source]
The Innovator's Dilemma
When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail
Author :Clayton M. Christensen
- Bill Gurley"All entrepreneurs should read." - Bill Gurley [Source]
Berkshire Hathaway Letters to Shareholders
Author :Warren Buffett
- Bill GurleyBill Gurley recommended this book on Quora. [Source]
Catastrophic Care
How American Health Care Killed My Father--and How We Can Fix It
Author :David Goldhill
- Bill Gurley"Enlightening." - Bill Gurley [Source]
Competitive Strategy
Techniques for Analyzing Industries and Competitors
Author :Michael E. Porter
- Bill Gurley"All entrepreneurs should read." - Bill Gurley [Source]
One Up On Wall Street
How To Use What You Already Know To Make Money In
Author :Peter Lynch
- Bill Gurley"Any investor starts with just building bedrock and that comes from reading. [For example,] you can read [this book]." - Bill Gurley [Source]
FAQs
Q1: Who is Bill Gurley and why are his book recommendations notable?
Bill Gurley is a prominent venture capitalist known for his investments in transformative tech companies. His book recommendations are sought after due to his deep understanding of the tech industry, market dynamics, and startup growth.
Q2: Does Bill Gurley focus on specific genres when recommending books?
While Bill Gurley's expertise lies in technology and venture capital, his book recommendations span a wide range of topics, from business strategy to personal development and beyond.
Q3: Has Bill Gurley written any books himself?
Bill Gurley hasn't authored any books. However, he frequently contributes articles and opinions on venture capital and the tech industry.
Q4: How have Bill Gurley's book recommendations influenced the venture capital community?
Many in the venture capital and startup communities highly regard Bill Gurley's recommendations. His book choices often become essential reading for those wanting to understand the nuances of tech investments and startup growth.
Q5: Why should I consider reading books recommended by Bill Gurley?
Reading books recommended by Bill Gurley offers a chance to gain insights from one of Silicon Valley's most seasoned venture capitalists. His recommendations provide a blend of industry knowledge, strategic thinking, and an understanding of market trends.
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