Books Recommended by Max Levchin

Discover the readings that inspire Max Levchin, tech pioneer and entrepreneur

D. Ariely

Predictably Irrational

How irrationality guides us in our economic choices

21 min

S. Kolhatkar

Black Edge

The biggest inquest of insider trading on Wall Street

29 min

P. Thiel

Zero to One

Building a startup capable of improving our future

14 min

A. Ross Sorkin

Too Big to Fail

How the 2008 financial crisis really happened

19 min

C. Duhigg

The Power of Habit

Improve your life by changing your habits

20 min

K. Patterson , J. Grenny , R. McMiller , A. Switzler

Crucial Conversations

How to master and resolve disagreements

12 min

E. Gil

High Growth Handbook

The guide to creating a successful startup

28 min

R. Cialdini

Influence

How the human mechanisms of conditioning and persuasion work

14 min

B. Horowitz

The Hard Thing About Hard Things

Ben Horowitz’s Tips to Become a Good CEO

21 min

J. Collins

Good to great

Why some companies make the leap and others don't

18 min

C. M. Christensen

The Innovator’s Dilemma

When new technologies lead to the failure of big companies

16 min

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Explore the books selected by Max Levchin, co-founder of PayPal and CEO of Affirm. These texts offer insights on innovation, fintech, and entrepreneurship, reflecting his vision of the technological and financial future.

Max Levchin, co-founder of PayPal and CEO of Affirm, has chosen a series of books that have played a fundamental role in his career and vision of technological and financial innovation. These texts cover topics such as innovation, fintech, and entrepreneurship, providing a comprehensive guide for anyone wanting to explore future trends in the tech and financial sectors. Discover how Levchin's favorite reads can inspire you to think innovatively, develop new fintech solutions, and pursue entrepreneurship with passion and determination. An unmissable opportunity for anyone interested in transforming the future of technology and finance.