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Books that Inspire: Ben Wiener's Reading List

Ben Wiener, the founder of Jumpspeed Ventures, shared his recommended reading list that has been pivotal in shaping his entrepreneurial journey and investment strategies. The reading list includes notable titles like 'Start With Why' by Simon Sinek, 'Zero to One' by Peter Thiel, 'Crossing the Chasm' by Geoffrey Moore, and '7 Powers' by Hamilton Helmer. These books cover essential topics in entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategic business growth. Additionally, Ben highlights a framework known as H.E.A.R.T. for crafting the perfect pitch, emphasizing the significance of Hypothesis, Enormous Stakes, Alternatives Terrible, Radical differentiation, and Team skills and capabilities. Discussion Prompt: 1. Which book from Ben's reading list has impacted you the most, and how has it influenced your approach to entrepreneurship or investment? 2. Have you used the H.E.A.R.T. framework in framing your startup pitches? Share your experiences. 3. Are there any other books or frameworks you have found valuable in your entrepreneurial journey that you would recommend to others in the community? Join the conversation and let's share insights on how these resources have fueled our startup ambitions and strategies.

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Thanks for sharing, some of these books just got inside my wishlist