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The Entrepreneurial Imperative

May 21st, 2008 ·

I just finished reading a decent book called “The Entrepreneurial Imperative” by Carl J. Schramm. The book can be a bit preachy and propagandist-sounding at times, but the basic premise is interesting and Schramm makes some very interesting observations.
The Entrepreneurial Imperative: How America’s Economic Miracle Will Reshape the World (and Change Your Life)
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Book Review: Let My People Go Surfing, by Yvon Chouinard

March 21st, 2008 ·

I just finished an awesome book,
Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman. It was written by Yvon Chouinard, founder of the Patagonia clothing company.
This is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. It covers stuff from principles of design to business strategy and corporate responsibility. [...]

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