Entrepreneurs! Read These 8 Books Before Pitching To a VC


#5 The Most Dangerous Game

Author: Richard Connell

Connell’s work of fiction is more of a mystery thriller that draws attention to the plot on how a huntsman becomes the hunted. Reading between the lines, this book speaks about the mindset of venture capitalists and their approach to hunt for the right startup to invest in. In the current economy where hundreds of startups approach a  VC for funding, it’s their job to build up better future by choosing the right startup.

#4 The Founder's Dilemmas: Anticipating and Avoiding the Pitfalls That Can Sink a Startup

Author: Noam Wasserman

Founder’s dilemma does a detailed survey on what to do and what not to do at the early stages of entrepreneurial ventures, that plays a potential role in making or breaking of the startup team. Wasserman has done extensive research on inside stories of founders of successful ventures like Evan Williams of Twitter, Tim Westergren of Pandora and many other tech giants. The book collectively answers some of the complex questions involved during setting up of a startup, tackling business and personal life through smart investment and many other risky situations a founder may face during the initial stages.

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