Entrepreneurship can be a minefield of new and hard-to-navigate experiences, from managing employees to defining a vision for the company.
And it doesn't come with a manual.
Luckily, there's a multitude of excellent books from founders, VCs, and CEOs who have been through it all.
Here's a collection of some of the best books on management, leadership, and entrepreneurship for anyone from seasoned entrepreneurs to those just starting out.
Aimee Groth and Max Nisen contributed to an earlier version of this article.
"Business Adventures" by John Brooks
This collection of stories — which originally appeared in "The New Yorker"— depicts the defining moments of several classic American companies, from Ford to Xerox. Named by Bill Gates as his all-time favorite business book, it provides entrepreneurs with timeless lessons on finance, ethics, and the corporate world.
Read more about "Business Adventures."
"Business Model Generation" by Alexander Osterwalder
Entrepreneurs swear by this "handbook for visionaries, game changers, and challengers." As traditional business models are being disrupted, it's essential for today's entrepreneurs to create new models in order to gain a competitive advantage.
Read more about "Business Model Generation."
"The Start-Up Of You" by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha
LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman put together an excellent roadmap for entrepreneurs, based on his own career and experience working with some of the most innovative minds in business. He explains that everyone should be in "permanent beta" mode if they want to adapt and survive in today's business world, which means:
1. To always be starting.
2. To forever be a work in progress.
Read more about "The Start-Up Of You."
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