Whether you’re interested in entrepreneurship or want to join a startup, here are some resources that can help you feel prepared
Books
How to tell if your idea is an opportunity? The Right It: Why So Many Ideas Fail and How to Make Sure Yours Succeed, by Alberto Savoia (Author | Amazon | Kindle)
How to talk to potential customers? The Mom Test: How to Talk to Customers & Learn If Your Business Is a Good Idea When Everyone Is Lying to You, by Rob Fitzpatrick (Author | Amazon | Kindle)
How to understand what’s happening at your first tech job or internship? High Growth Handbook, by Elad Gil (Author | Amazon | Kindle)
How does software engineering work at modern tech companies? An Elegant Puzzle: Systems of Engineering Management, by Will Larson (Author | Amazon | Kindle) Team Topologies: Organizing Business and Technology Teams for Fast Flow, by Matt Skelton & Manuel Pais (Author | Amazon | Kindle)
How to talk to colleagues without being an a-hole? Radical Candor, by Kim Scott (Author | Amazon | Kindle)
Newsletters
- https://technically.substack.com/ Introductions to specific technologies
- https://newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/ Engineering org culture and news
Slacks and other communities
- Rand’s Leadership Slack: https://randsinrepose.com/welcome-to-rands-leadership-slack/ (free, large, well run, more engineering-focused but plenty of channels for general tech, networking, and lifestyle)