26 Jason Calacanis Recommended Books
Jason Calacanis is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and podcaster. He is the founder of Weblogs, Inc. , the LAUNCH Festival, and the investment syndicate, the Launch Angels. He is also the host of the popular podcast, This Week in Startups. Calacanis has invested in over 200 companies, including Uber, Thumbtack, and Evernote.
26 Books recommended by Jason Calacanis
I Love Capitalism!
An American Story
Author :Ken Langone
- Jason Calacanis"Pretty great story." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
Hillbilly Elegy
A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
Author :J. D. Vance
- Jason CalacanisJason Calacanis recommended this book on his blog. [Source]
All Over but the Shoutin'
Author :Rick Bragg
- Jason CalacanisJason Calacanis recommended this book on his blog. [Source]
Putting the Rabbit in the Hat
Author :Brian Cox
- Jason Calacanis"Very enjoyable." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
Barbarians at the Gate
The Fall of RJR Nabisco
Author :Bryan Burrough
- Jason Calacanis"Next level." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
Project Hail Mary
A Novel
Author :Andy Weir
- Jason Calacanis"It's really great." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
Who Is Michael Ovitz?
Author :Michael Ovitz
- Jason Calacanis"I was blown away." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
One of a Kind
The Rise and Fall of Stuey ',The Kid', Ungar, The World's Greatest Poker Player
Author :Nolan Dalla
- Jason CalacanisJason Calacanis recommended this book on his blog. [Source]
Good to Great
Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't
Author :Jim Collins
- Jason Calacanis"The great management book." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
The Lean Startup
How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses
Author :Eric Ries
- Jason Calacanis"You need to read [this book]." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
The Fish That Ate the Whale
The Life and Times of America's Banana King
Author :Rich Cohen
- Jason Calacanis"About Sam Zemurray, who was the banana king." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
Winners Take All
The Elite Charade of Changing the World
Author :Anand Giridharadas
- Jason Calacanis"A good read." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
Keeping At It
The Quest for Sound Money and Good Government
Author :Paul A. Volcker
- Jason Calacanis"Pretty great." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
On Writing
A Memoir of the Craft
Author :Stephen King
- Jason Calacanis"Got me jazzed up about writing and reading more." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
Born Standing Up
A Comic's Life
Author :Steve Martin
- Jason CalacanisJason Calacanis recommended this book on his blog. [Source]
Cinema Speculation
Author :Quentin Tarantino
- Jason Calacanis"Enjoying it very much." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
Red Notice
A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice
Author :Bill Browder
- Jason Calacanis"One of my favorite books." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
Something Like An Autobiography
Author :Akira Kurosawa
- Jason Calacanis"Top three director for me." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
The Ride of a Lifetime
Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
Author :Robert Iger
- Jason Calacanis"We recently read [this book] in the 'This Week in Startups' book club." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
It's About Damn Time
How to Turn Being Underestimated into Your Greatest Advantage
Author :Arlan Hamilton
- Jason Calacanis"Excellent new book." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
Grinding It Out
The Making of McDonald's
Author :Ray Kroc
- Jason Calacanis"It was great." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
Creativity, Inc.
Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
Author :Ed Catmull
- Jason Calacanis"Pixar has made some of the greatest stories of our time, but [the author]’s personal story, is perhaps the greatest story that has come out of Pixar." - Jason Calacanis [Source]
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
As Told to Alex Haley
Author :Malcolm X
- Jason CalacanisJason Calacanis recommended this book on his blog. [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What books does Jason Calacanis recommend?
Jason Calacanis recommends books across a variety of disciplines, such as business, technology, finance, and Entrepreneurship. He often highlights books that he’s personally read and drawn insights from, such as Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg, Zero to One by Peter Thiel, and The Lean Startup by Eric Ries.
Q2: How can I obtain books recommended by Jason Calacanis?
You can purchase most of Jason Calacanis’ book recommendations from your local bookstore, online booksellers, or through his website. You can also find summaries of these books online or request them through your local library.
Q3: What topics does Jason Calacanis cover when recommending books?
Jason Calacanis covers a wide range of topics when recommending books. These topics include business, technology, finance, entrepreneurship, and self-improvement. He focuses on books that can help entrepreneurs grow their businesses and reach their goals.
Q4: Is Jason Calacanis’ book recommendations exclusively for entrepreneurs?
No, Jason Calacanis’ book recommendations are not exclusively for entrepreneurs. While he does focus on books that can be helpful to entrepreneurs, he also recommends books that have general knowledge and insights that can be useful to anyone.
Q5: How often does Jason Calacanis recommend books?
Jason Calacanis updates his list of book recommendations on occasion. If you would like to stay up-to-date on his book recommendations, you can follow him on social media or visit his website regularly.
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