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Books by Ben Horowitz

Ben Horowitz is an entrepreneur, investor, blogger and American author. He is the co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, one of the most renowned Venture Capital funds in the world. Ben began his career in Entrepreneurship by founding Opsware and later sold the company to HP for $ 1.6 billion. He is the bestselling author of The Hard Thing About Hard Things, which is now available in over 16 languages. He also served as vice president of Netscape's widely acclaimed directory and security product line. Before joining Netscape in July 1995, he held senior marketing positions for senior products at Lotus Development Corporation. Ben holds an MS in Computer Science from UCLA and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Columbia University.

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Unapologetically Ambitious

Ben Horowitz

Some women follow the established rules, but some women write their own rules. Such women are aware that those who dare to challenge the status quo are the ones who leave a lasting impact and have the potential to change the world. In the narrative voiced by Shellye Archambeau, a resilient young black woman, this book reveals the harsh realities integral to genuine success. It sheds light on the trials that shape careers, from confronting challenges head-on to navigating economic downturns. Dare to dive into Archambeau's remarkable journey to get precious wisdom.

Book cover of What You Do Is Who You Are by Ben Horowitz — critical summary review on 12min

What You Do Is Who You Are

Ben Horowitz

Blending history and management theory, as well as leadership and culture studies, “What You Do Is Who You Are” by Ben Horowitz explores the importance of business culture, and rummages through the lives and ideals of a few great figures from the past (Genghis Khan, Toussaint Louverture, and the samurai) to extract valuable lessons on how should one build a culture best suited to their business.

Book cover of The Hard Thing about Hard Things by Ben Horowitz — critical summary review on 12min

The Hard Thing about Hard Things

Ben Horowitz

Do you know what to do when there are no good options? Discover the raw reality of leadership. This isn't a typical management book; it's a guide to surviving the toughest challenges a founder will ever face. Learn to lead your company when everything is on the line.

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