Books
The reading shelf.
A short, opinionated list — the books that actually change how you raise, build, or think about the company you're holding. Each note says why it earns the spot.
Venture Deals
Brad
Term sheets
Venture Deals
Brad Feld & Jason Mendelson
The clearest book on term sheets ever written.
Why it's here. Read this before your first priced round — it pays for itself in one negotiation.
Buy ↗The Lean Startup
Eric
Building
The Lean Startup
Eric Ries
Build-measure-learn, and why it still matters at seed.
Why it's here. The vocabulary investors expect when you talk about iteration and traction.
Buy ↗