The Galion 2024 Summer Library

• Books recommended by The Galion members

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• How to become masters of the universe (at least in business and management)

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‍Zero to One: Notes on Startups OR How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel

• An inspiring guide for entrepreneurs on creating innovative and unique businesses, with an emphasis on original thinking and innovation.
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The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business by Patrick Lencioni

• A practical manual on improving organizational health to strengthen business performance. It contains real advice for developing a solid and cohesive corporate culture.
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The Great CEO Within: The Tactical Guide to Company Building by Matt Mochary

• A tactical guide for CEOs and business leaders. Just that. But it's true, it offers us concrete advice on how to effectively build and manage a successful business.
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Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building by Claire Hughes Johnson

• A look at Google and Stripe? Strategies and tactics for business management and growth, based on the author's experience in managing large teams in both companies.
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Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable... About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business by Patrick Lencioni

• A leadership fable that addresses the problem of ineffective meetings and offers practical solutions to make meetings more productive and engaging.
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<span class="text-size-medium text-align-center">✨ The Galleon nugget ✨</span>


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The Lean Tech Manifesto: Learn the Secrets of Tech Leaders to Grasp the Full Benefits of Agile at Scale by Benoît Charles-Lavauzelle & Fabrice Berhard

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• How to be on top, without going through therapy (well almost)

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Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

• An in-depth exploration of the two human thought systems, fast and intuitive versus slow and thoughtful, and how they influence our decisions and judgments.

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The Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

• A pragmatic and sometimes provocative guide to the art of living a fulfilling life by focusing on what really matters and letting go of unnecessary concerns.
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Noise: Why we make mistakes in judgment and how to avoid them by Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, Cass R. Sunstein

• An analysis of the various forms of “noise” that affect our decisions and how we can reduce them to improve our judgments and choices.
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Naval Ravikant's almanac by Eric Jorgenson

• A compilation of Naval Ravikant's thoughts and philosophies on happiness, wealth, and health, offering practical advice for living a successful and balanced life.
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Continuous Discovery Habits: Discover Products that Create Customer Value and Business Value by Teresa Torres

• A practical guide for product teams on building continuous discovery habits to create products that bring real value to customers and the business.

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<span class="text-size-medium text-align-center">✨ The classic ✨</span>


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‍No Rules Rules - Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Reed Hasting & Erin Meyer

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• A bit of Tech anyway
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Read Write Own - Building the Next Era of the Internet by Chris Dixon

• A book exploring the fundamental principles of blockchain and web3, offering a vision of the decentralized future of the Internet and its potential impact on society.

Broken Code: Inside Facebook and the Fight to Expose Its Harmful Secrets by Jeff Horwitz

• A thorough investigation into Facebook, revealing the company's internal struggles and compromising secrets, and how its practices can harm society.

Burn Book: A Tech Love Story by Kara Swisher

• A personal and critical reflection on the tech industry, where Kara Swisher shares her experiences and observations on complex and tumultuous relationships within Silicon Valley.

Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom

• A provocative analysis of the risks and implications of creating artificial intelligence that surpasses that of humans, warning of potential ethical and existential challenges.

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<span class="text-size-medium text-align-center">✨ Galleon nuggets ✨</span>


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53 minutes, survive and be reborn by Nicolas d'Hueppe

• A captivating story where the resilience and courage of Nicolas d'Hueppe will take you on a race against time to survive and be reborn in the face of adversity.

Artificial intelligence for dummies in 50 key concepts by Thomas Solignac

• Discover the fascinating world of artificial intelligence through this accessible and enlightening guide, where Thomas Solignac demystifies 50 key concepts to introduce you to the technologies of tomorrow.

Who wanted to erase Alice Recoque by Marion Carré

• Enter a thrilling investigation led by Marion Carré, where the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of Alice Recoque will keep you in suspense until the last page.

Investing in a business, all the keys to getting started by Adrien Chaltiel

• Adrien Chaltiel reveals to us all the essential keys to successfully invest in a business, all in the form of practical advice and proven strategies to transform your entrepreneurial ambitions into reality.

Entrepreneurship, a new feminism by Tatiana Jama

• Entrepreneurship becomes a powerful tool for emancipation for women in this book by Tatiana Jama. We find bold paths and innovative strategies to transform the economy and society

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• Read and have fun but always in a smart way

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Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

• A comprehensive biography of Steve Jobs, the visionary co-founder of Apple, chronicling his life, innovations, and enduring influence on technology and modern culture.
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The Road by Cormac McCarthy

• A harrowing post-apocalyptic novel that follows a father and son crossing a devastated America, fighting to survive and maintain their humanity in the face of desperate conditions.
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Moneyball by Michael Lewis

• A compelling story about how Billy Beane, the general manager of Oakland Athletics, revolutionized baseball by using statistical analysis to recruit undervalued players.
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The 7 sisters by Lucinda Riley

• An epic family saga that begins with the quest of Maia, the eldest of the seven adopted sisters, to discover her true origins after the death of their adoptive father, uncovering secrets and fascinating stories.
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I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes

• A thrilling thriller where a retired secret agent, known as Pilgrim, is called back to hunt down an extremely dangerous terrorist who threatens to unleash a global epidemic.
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<span class="text-size-medium text-align-center">✨ Our favorite ✨</span>


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In Waves by AJ DUNGO

• Such a moving graphic novel, and beautiful to leaf through. To be placed prominently on your shelf!

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• The series recommended by Les Galions

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Inspiring true stories

1. WeCrashed (Apple TV)
2. The Last Dance (Netflix)
3. The Call to Courage by Brene Brown (Netflix)
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For the minds of investigators

1. Brown (Amazon Prime)
2. Your Honor (Netflix)
3. Ripley (Netflix)
4. Money and Blood (Canal +)
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Like a feeling of deja vu

1. Little Bird (ARTE)
2. Succession (HBO)
3. Fever (Channel +)
4. Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
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A science fiction with a taste of reality

1. Severance (Apple)
2. Fallout (Amazon Prime)
3. Space Force (Netflix)

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<span class="text-color-beige-dark"Enjoy reading and watching! And if you think of other recos! Send us a message!</span>