An Orphan Who Built An Empire: Leonardo Del Vecchio and The Founding of Luxottica

Books David recommends along the way

1. 

   The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie

   Andrew Carnegie · Reading rank 49 · in 13 other episodes

   David cites Andrew Carnegie's autobiography for its lesson that heavy investment in technology compounds savings and creates an edge over slower competitors.

   Founder theme

2. 

   Conspiracy

   Ryan Holiday · Reading rank 63 · in 8 other episodes

   David draws a founder theme from an excerpt in Conspiracy comparing young Rockefeller's tactics against bullying partners to Del Vecchio's own story.

   Founder theme