7 Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read to Launch a Successful Startup

Skip the MBA and read these instead

Starting a business is no easy task. You need to master everything from leadership to negotiation, marketing to innovation.

But instead of going through the long and costly MBA route, there’s another way — reading the right books and implementing all the lessons right away.

I’ve created a list of seven must-read books that have helped me, and countless others, build and grow successful businesses. So, sit back and don’t forget to bookmark this!

1. The Black Swan by Nicholas Taleb

This book highlights how unexpected events can completely change the game.

In entrepreneurship, this is especially true. No matter how well you plan, the reality is that unexpected challenges will arise.

For entrepreneurs, The Black Swan is a reminder to prepare for the unexpected and build businesses that can handle surprises.

Taleb’s writing pushes us to think beyond traditional risk management and embrace uncertainty as a part of the entrepreneurial journey.