The 5 Best Startup Books For Entrepreneurs To Read In 2022

Rick Kettner
5 min readMay 24, 2021

Learn how to increase your chances for startup success.

The Best Startup Books To Read
The Best Startup Books To Read

Startups are notoriously difficult to operate. Many fail outright, and those that survive often fall short of their potential. However, there are steps you can take to increase your odds for success. So, let’s explore advice from the best startup books.

While every startup is unique, the core challenges are largely the same. As a result, experienced entrepreneurs can help you adopt best practices and avoid common mistakes on the road to success. The books in this list tackle five key themes:

  • How to navigate the predictable challenges of a startup
  • The best way to spend your time and energy in the early days
  • The right way to talk about your idea to get useful feedback
  • How to prepare for the tough challenges that founders face
  • Tips for how to build an incredibly valuable business

While the books contain some overlapping ideas, each one provides a unique and essential perspective for startup founders. If you only ever read five books along your journey…

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Rick Kettner

Sharing the business and marketing insights that I’ve learned over 21 years as an entrepreneur, founder, and marketer. — https://www.youtube.com/rickkettner