FoundersApril 30, 2017

#5 Steve Jobs

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Creativity, Inc.

Ed Catmull

“The book talks about the creation of Pixar and their entire process of building a business centered around extremely creative people.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Steve Jobs and Pixar

For: Entrepreneurs and creative leaders

Key quote: “But it talks about the creation of Pixar, and he goes into the entire book is basically how Pixar came to be, and their entire process of how do you build a business that's both profitable, but is centered around, is centered around extremely creative people.”

The host mentions 'Creativity, Inc.' to highlight Ed Catmull's insights on building a creative business like Pixar. The book provides a detailed account of how Pixar was established and the unique challenges of fostering creativity in a profitable environment.

ASIN: B09W2VSMCL

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High Output Management

Andy Grove

“It's a really short book that is recommended for anyone running a company or managing employees.”

Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Steve Jobs and management

For: Managers and leaders in business

Key quote: “It's a really short book. You can read it in about a day.”

The host mentions 'High Output Management' to highlight Andy Grove's influence on Steve Jobs during a pivotal moment in his career. The book is recommended for those managing teams or companies, emphasizing its practical insights.

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The Innovator's Dilemma

Clayton Christensen

“I would recommend reading Clayton Christensen's book called The Innovator's Dilemma. It's really good. It expounds on that theory that Josh was talking about.”

Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Steve Jobs and innovation

For: Entrepreneurs and technology innovators

Key quote: “I would recommend reading Clayton Christensen's book called The Innovator's Dilemma.”

The host mentions 'The Innovator's Dilemma' to highlight the importance of understanding market dynamics and innovation in technology. They emphasize that the book provides valuable insights into how innovators can sometimes fail to adapt to their own creations, which is relevant to Apple's evolution under Steve Jobs.

ASIN: B0CY78H4Q1

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Steve Jobs

Walter Isaacson

“But there is a lot of good information in the book that I'd recommend going and reading. This book does take a while to read, but Isaacson does a really good job.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: creation of Apple

For: Entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts

Key quote: “It was then that they reached an important milestone, one that would establish a pattern in their partnership.”

The host discusses the early collaboration between Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, highlighting their innovative spirit and the creation of the blue box. This sets the stage for understanding the foundational moments that led to the establishment of Apple.

ASIN: B07ZMKXMTG

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