Recommended Reading

Explore our curated selection of must-read books on investment strategy insights and technology investment tips.


Zero to One – Peter Thiel, with Blake Masters

Synopsis: Zero to One presents a unique perspective on startup innovation and entrepreneurial thinking, arguing the necessity of building unique businesses that create new things.

Why We Recommend: This book is essential for understanding the mindset behind successful tech startups and the importance of moving from zero to one in creating novel technologies, a crucial aspect for tech investors to grasp.


The Hard Thing About Hard Things – Ben Horowitz

Synopsis: Ben Horowitz offers an unfiltered insight into the challenges of running a startup, drawing on his experiences in managing, selling, buying, and investing in technology companies.

Why We Recommend: This book is invaluable for its real-world insights into the tech industry. It provides our clients with a realistic view of the challenges and triumphs in tech investments.


Fisher Investments on Technology – Brendan Erne, Andrew Teufel

Synopsis: This book provides an in-depth look at investing in the technology sector, covering its history, evolution, and a framework for understanding future trends.

Why We Recommend: It’s a comprehensive guide that offers our clients an analytical framework for technology investments, crucial for informed decision-making in this dynamic sector.


The Innovator’s Dilemma – Clayton Christensen

Synopsis: Clayton Christensen explores how successful companies can do everything right and still lose market leadership due to new, disruptive technologies.

Why We Recommend: It offers insights into the importance of innovation in technology investments and the need to stay ahead of disruptive trends, aligning perfectly with our investment ethos.


Thinking, Fast and Slow – Daniel Kahneman

Synopsis: Daniel Kahneman delves into the dual systems that drive our thought processes: fast intuitive thinking and slow rational thinking.

Why We Recommend: Understanding these cognitive processes is crucial for tech investors to make balanced, informed decisions in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.


Intelligent Investor – Benjamin Graham

Synopsis: A seminal book in value investing, Graham’s work provides comprehensive strategies for achieving long-term investment goals.

Why We Recommend: Graham’s principles of value investing are essential, even in the tech investment realm, offering timeless wisdom on risk management and investment fundamentals.

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