The book this episode covers
Wildcatters
Sally Helgesen · Reading rank 257
David highly recommends this book and calls it a fun read.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme
Books David recommends along the way
The Fish That Ate the Whale
Rich Cohen · Reading rank 2 · in 38 other episodes
David uses a passage from the book about acting on scarce opportunities to frame Monty Moncrief's lease purchase.
Founder theme
Hard Drive
James Wallace and Jim Erickson · Reading rank 6 · in 23 other episodes
David calls Hard Drive one of his favorite books.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise · Founder theme
Poor Charlie's Almanack
Charles T. Munger, edited by Peter D. Kaufman · Reading rank 11 · in 44 other episodes
David says he reread the new Stripe Press edition of this book.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme · Reread language
The Big Rich
Bryan Burrough · Reading rank 100 · in 6 other episodes
David calls The Big Rich an excellent book with similar stories.
Explicit praise
Rainmakers Podcast
Rame Adi (host) · Watch & Listen
David recommends this podcast for its research quality.
Explicit praise
Also mentioned
Call Me Ted
Ted Turner with Bill Burke · Reading rank 108 · in 5 other episodes
Cross-episode reference
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