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Paul Graham: an editorial reading list

Co-founder of Y Combinator

ReadSprint’s editorial reading selection for exploring essayist, founder advisor, and startup pattern-spotter. These books are selected by ReadSprint, not presented as verified personal recommendations by Paul Graham.

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Biography

Paul Graham co-founded Y Combinator and is widely read for his essays on startups, makers, ambition, and independent thinking.

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ReadSprint’s selections

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Zero to One

by Peter Thiel with Blake Masters

Shares a strong concern for contrarian truths and building something meaningfully different.

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Rework

by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson

Good for readers who want cleaner thinking about constraints, simplicity, and building without theater.

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The Lean Startup

by Eric Ries

Keeps the founder instinct grounded in testing and market feedback.

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Why these books fit

These books are selected by ReadSprint. They are not verified recommendations or endorsements by Paul Graham.

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