25 Tim Draper Recommended Books
Tim Draper is a venture capitalist and founder of the renowned venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson. He is an active investor in companies such as Tesla Motors, Baidu, and Hotmail. Draper is also known for his advocacy of bitcoin and blockchain technology. He is the chairman of the board of the Draper University of Heroes, a school for entrepreneurs.
25 Books recommended by Tim Draper
The Botany of Desire
A Plant's-Eye View of the World
Author :Michael Pollan
- Tim Draper"My wife recommended [this book]." - Tim Draper [Source]
The 4-Hour Workweek
Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
Author :Tim Ferriss
- Tim Draper"With this kind of time management and focus on the important things in life, people should be able to get 15 times as much done in a normal work week." - Tim Draper [Source]
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The Name of the Wind
Kingkiller Chronicle, Book 1
Author :Patrick Rothfuss
- Tim DraperTim Draper's answer to "What’s the best book you’ve read in the last 6 months?" [Source]
How To Win Friends and Influence People
Author :Dale Carnegie
- Tim Draper"[One of the books] that are recommended or required at Draper University." - Tim Draper [Source]
In Cold Blood
Author :Truman Capote
- Tim Draper"My [mother] recommended [this book]." - Tim Draper [Source]
Space Is Open For Business
The Industry That Can Transform Humanity
Author :Robert C. Jacobson
- Tim Draper"Takes us through how some of the leading-edge luminaries think about investing in space. Get on board! It will be quite a ride." - Tim Draper [Source]
Getting to Yes
Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In
Author :Roger Fisher
- Tim Draper"[One of the books] that are recommended or required at Draper University." - Tim Draper [Source]
Summer of '42
Author :Herman Raucher
- Tim Draper"My [mother] recommended [this book]." - Tim Draper [Source]
The Catcher in the Rye
Author :J.D. Salinger
- Tim Draper"My [mother] recommended [this book]." - Tim Draper [Source]
The Godfather
The Godfather, Book 1
Author :Mario Puzo
- Tim Draper"My Mom suggested I read it, and my teacher didn’t approve." - Tim Draper [Source]
The Startup Game
Inside the Partnership between Venture Capitalists and Entrepreneurs
Author :William H. Draper III
- Tim Draper"It continues to inspire me, [the author's] optimism is catching." - Tim Draper [Source]
Viral Loop
From Facebook to Twitter, How Today's Smartest Businesses Grow Themselves
Author :Adam L. Penenberg
- Tim Draper"[One of the books] that are recommended or required at Draper University." - Tim Draper [Source]
MBA In A Day
What You Would Learn At Top-Tier Business Schools (If You Only Had The Time!)
Author :Steven Stralser
- Tim Draper"[One of the books] that are recommended or required at Draper University." - Tim Draper [Source]
The Invisible Heart
Economics and Family Values
Author :Nancy Folbre
- Tim Draper"[One of the books] that are recommended or required at Draper University." - Tim Draper [Source]
Physics of the Future
How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100
Author :Michio Kaku
- Tim Draper"[One of the books] that are recommended or required at Draper University." - Tim Draper [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What books on entrepreneurship does Tim Draper recommend?
Tim Draper often recommends 'Zero to One' by Peter Thiel for its insights into startups and 'The Lean Startup' by Eric Ries, which offers a practical approach to building successful businesses.
Q2: Are there any books on disruptive technology in Tim Draper's recommendations?
Yes, Tim Draper suggests 'Blockchain Basics' by Daniel Drescher and 'The Innovators' by Walter Isaacson, both offering deep dives into disruptive technologies like blockchain and the history of innovation.
Q3: Does Tim Draper provide personalized book recommendations?
Yes, Tim Draper can provide bespoke book recommendations. He also works as a mentor to entrepreneurs and can provide additional resources as needed.
Q4: What investment strategy books does Tim Draper endorse?
Tim Draper has praised 'The Bitcoin Standard' by Saifedean Ammous for its exploration of cryptocurrency's role in the future of finance, and 'Market Wizards' by Jack D. Schwager, which features insights from top traders.
Q5: Does Tim Draper make book reviews available?
Yes. In addition to recommending books, Tim Draper can also provide reviews and insights into the topics that he has covered. These can be accessed either on his website or through his Twitter account.
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