Although thiel is more famous for being a venture capitalist, this book is about how to think creatively, create value, and build a viable business. The logic of human destiny is a 1999 book by robert wright, in which the author argues that biological evolution and cultural evolution are shaped and directed first and foremost by non zero sumness i. In zero to one, legendary entrepreneur and investor peter thiel shows how we can. Zero to one book summary report linkedin slideshare. A summary of things you should know about zero to one according to blake masters. He started paypal in 1998, led it as ceo, and took it public in 2002, defining a new era of fast.
Read the title over the summer with communitywide programming ramping up in september and october, culminating with an author visit at csub on november 1st. Zero to one, good profit and team of teams the new. Feb 16, 20 only one you by linda kranz, 9781589797482, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The logic of human destiny is a 1999 book by robert wright, in which the author argues that biological evolution and cultural evolution are shaped and directed first and foremost by nonzerosumness i. Glenn sabins n of 1 is an important, informed, and, most importantly, evidencebased account of one mans experience of finding his own way to treating his chronic lymphocytic leukemia. This chapter is about what businesses learned in the 1999 crash and what they still believe today. Zero to one by peter thiel video book summary youtube. Entrepreneur peter thiel believes that history, at least when it comes to businesses, never repeats itself. Zero to one is an essential read, and one that this writer will reference with. Two types of progress, technology 0 to 1, globalization 1 to n.
A powerful, and yet complex book zero to one is simplified in this summary into 7 questions that you need to answer about your business and your future. Zero to one is the first book any working or aspiring entrepreneur must readperiod. Zero to one by peter thiel and blake masters derek sivers. One of the students, blake masters, took detailed class notes, which were reworked with theil to form this book. May 22, 2016 zero to one distills lectures from a class about startups that thiel taught at stanford in 2012, based on the scribblings of his former student blake masters, who is credited with a writing. Notes on startups, or how to build the future by peter thiel. What important truth do very few people agree with you on. In this episode blake masters shares his book, zero to one, where he and peter thiel reveal the strategy, secrets, and truth to find success that goes above and beyond. Oct 02, 2014 a summary of things you should know about zero to one according to blake masters.
This is one of the best books for entrepreneur if you want then you can get recommended business books from the top ceos here. Ripley and the intellectual and philosophical intrigue of john banvilles the book of evidence. Zero to one offers far more than a simple howto book to successfully survive as a startup. In zero to one, legendary entrepreneur and investor peter thiel shows how we can find singular ways to create those new things. But while i have noticed many patterns, and i relate them here, this book offers no formula for success. It draws on everything ive learned directly as a cofounder of paypal and palantir and then an investor in hundreds of startups, including facebook and spacex. The book is written in short, very easy to read chapters, and the whole story can be quickly completed. I liked how otoshi used feeling words that most children of three or four year old would not know and gives opportunity to extend their vocabulary. Zero to one by peter thiel, 9780553418286, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. To truly understand the book, you first must understand the title, which gives a lot of insight to thiels thoughts. Only one you by linda kranz, 9781589797482, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This book, n1 is a collaboration of physician health system ceo, venture capital entrepreneur and leading global business advisor and bestselling business author. In september of 2014, he published his first book, titled zero to one. The great secret of our time is that there are still uncharted frontiers to explore and new inventions to create.
Zero is a wonderful number book that looks at not only the concept of counting, it tackles the social issue of self acceptance and diversity. The biggest leaps in progress are vertical, not horizontal. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. A book report on peter thiels zero to one notes and speaking points not included. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Peter thiel has written an excellent book on business that is exceeded by the even better book within on economics. Notes on startups, or how to build the future 1 by thiel, peter isbn.
The book is also a history of one of his great victories. Marc andreessen, cocreator of the worlds first web browser, cofounder of netscape, and venture capitalist at andreessen horowitz zero to one is an important handbook to relentless improvement for big companies and. He has a pretty unique perspective on market and competition that are. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hindi summaries of mustread books on personal development by bookbhook. Zero to one by peter thiel overdrive rakuten overdrive. Feb 18, 2015 the main idea behind zero to one is that its imperative to focus on businesses that create something new going from zero to one as opposed to copying things that already work going. Peter thiels zero to one might be the best business book i.
Sep 25, 2010 zero is a wonderful number book that looks at not only the concept of counting, it tackles the social issue of self acceptance and diversity. Wie innovation unsere gesellschaft rettet thiel, peter, masters, blake, neubauer, jurgen isbn. Notes on startups or how to build the future encompasses thiels beliefs about what might be coming next, what might be valuable then, and how you and i can put ourselves in the right position for both. Counterintuitive parts of startups, and how to have ideas. Mar 11, 2019 zero to one will teach you the way he thinks, how he approaches business, and what you can do to build your startups own future and shape the future of the world in the process. Oct 04, 2017 zero to one book pdf, epub, kindle download if you want to build a better future, you must believe in secrets. Nov 16, 2014 peter thiel has written an excellent book on business that is exceeded by the even better book within on economics. Peter thiels zero to one might be the best business book.
At least, thats the opinion of controversial entrepreneur peter thiel. Nov 20, 2014 a book report on peter thiels zero to one notes and speaking points not included. These differing perspectives provide insights into the forces transforming the global society, business and professions with a focus on us healthcare and its transformation. Sep 25, 2014 into this fog of fuzzyheaded nonsense, peter thiels new book, zero to one, shines like a laser beam. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Notes on startups, or how to build the future is a 2014 book by the american entrepreneur and investor peter thiel cowritten with blake masters. Marc andreessen, cocreator of the worlds first web browser, cofounder of netscape, and venture capitalist at andreessen horowitz zero to one is an important handbook to relentless improvement for big companies and beginning entrepreneurs alike. I do not claim to own any of the books original work, the following is simply a bulleted summarization with a few direct quotes. Zero to one by peter thiel, 9780804165273, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Sep 16, 2014 zero to one is the first book any working or aspiring entrepreneur must readperiod. Yes, this is a selfhelp book for entrepreneurs, bursting with. Sep 18, 2016 one of the students, blake masters, took detailed class notes, which were reworked with theil to form this book. Thiel begins with the contrarian premise that we live in an age of technological stagnation, even if were too distracted by shiny mobile devices to notice. When i lived in mexico, no parcel sent to me by anyone would ever arrive, unless it was a book in english, which was something that had zero local resale value.
The book gives us some inkling on what a master businessman like peter thiel looks into before investing in a business. Peter thiel is the billionaire entrepreneur and hedge fund manager who became facebooks first investor in 2004. Elon musk, ceo of spacex and tesla zero to one is the first book any working or aspiring entrepreneur must readperiod. Zero to one is strong where youd expect it to be strong, mostly in the first half, where peter thiel pulls material directly from his now famous course at stanford. Self help and business book summaries for busy people that need knowledge now. Nov 26, 2014 in his new book zero to one, thiel competition is an epidemic and your college degree is worthless.
The main idea behind zero to one is that its imperative to focus on businesses that create something new going from zero to one as. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Zero to one will teach you the way he thinks, how he approaches business, and what you can do to build your startups own future and shape the future of the world in the process. Last month, when zero to one was released, i started noticing a lot of my favorite podcasts, like tim ferriss and james altucher, invite thiel on as a guest. In his new book zero to one, thiel competition is an epidemic and your college degree is worthless. It is a condensed and updated version of a highly popular set of online notes taken by masters for the cs183 class on startups, as taught by thiel at stanford university in spring 2012. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
Into this fog of fuzzyheaded nonsense, peter thiels new book, zero to one, shines like a laser beam. Reading zero to one is sort of like taking a peek into the mind of one of the most successful multibillionaire investors alive today in these flashnotes, well get into the top 1012 key takeaways from the book, including. All s and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Nprs wade goodwyn talks to investor and paypal cofounder peter thiel about his new book, zero to one. Peter thiel author peter thiel is an entrepreneur and investor.
In his book, masters provides you with the insights of how peter thiel became so successful with. Zero to one presents at once an optimistic view of the future of progress in america and a new way of thinking about innovation. Japanese from zero 1 by george trombley, 9780976998129, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The first book published by someone with a list of achievements like this quickly becomes a big deal. How the uniqueness of each individual is transforming. I finished the book yesterday and do think it s worth a read. Zero to one book summary listen to the free podcast audiobook summary for zero to one.