Required Reading

And listening, watching, etc.

There are TONS of podcasts, books, videos, movies, and documentaries out there. Lots of them sound great, but how do you choose what's most relevant? As a team of experienced founders and entrepreneurs we've tried to take some of the guess work out by sharing some of our favorites. Do you have a favorite that we should have on our list? If so, let us know what it is an why. Enjoy!

Podcasts

Pivot

Pivot, with legendary hosts Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway cover the latest news in tech. Their witty, gritty, and highly opinionated dialog make it entertaining as well. This twice weekly podcast covers not only tech news but the implication and effect of tech on the socioeconomic and geopolitical landscape. One of our favorites for sure. Polished and professional production too!

The Drops

We view Product Management as one of the most critical foundational element. B. Pagels Minor and Tam Danier are super talented Product-people having worked with companies such as Apple and Netflix in product rules, their weekly podcast is great for understanding businesses from a product perspective. A very raw, truly conversational-style podcast. Full of great product nuggets.

Acquired

Learn the playbooks that built the world's greatest companies and how you can apply them as a founder or entrepreneur. Hosted by Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal. Lots of legendary Silicon Valley history in terms of companies and venture capital.

Love Your Team

Revenue is everything - this means sales. It helps the company grow, it helps justify funding by proving there is a market for your product or service. But, how do you grow, manage and motivate a sales team? Join seasoned Microsoft Sales Leader Helen Fanucci as she hosts this information packed podcast on building great sales organizations.

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Invest in Her Podcast

Invest In HER, hosted by Catherine Gray is about connecting phenomenal Female Founders and Funders to help address the critical unmet need for women’s funding. The show brings a wealth of ideas, resources and solutions to address and change the future of funding. The show features extraordinary guests discussing ways we can accelerate the funding of women. Join Catherine every Wednesday.

The Best One Yet

Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet, is a daily podcast takes you on a quick 15 minute journey of the three business stories you need. Great way to collect some thoughts of the day and gain insights into generally well known companies, their opportunities and their challenges. Hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell, this pairs perfectly with your morning routine.

Books

Culture, People, Teams - It's all about people. Companies are made of people, not processes. It is critical to get the people portion right.

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Creativity, Product Management, and Strategy - These items are foundational to any company. Hearing about strategies that work and how to embrace creative processes is key.

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DevOps, IT, and Software Delivery

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