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New Books Added: Secrets, Crime, and Venture Capital

In 2024, I challenged myself to accelerate my learning by reading a book (usually a biography) a week. To date, I’ve done it for 75 consecutive weeks. I wanted to share what I was reading and also keep track for myself, which was difficult (see here), so I created a Library section on this site. I added to it all the books I’ve read since my book-a-week habit began in March 2024, and I’ve committed to adding my latest read to the Library every Sunday (see the latest here).

That left the books I’d read before 2024 unshared and untracked. I set a goal to add my old reading to the Library over time. It began with a Memorial Day Challenge to add five books (see here) and continued with my challenging myself to add two books every weekend until my backlog is gone. This past weekend was my eleventh weekend, and I added two more books:

That’s the latest update on my weekend goal. I hope that sharing these books will be of value.

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The Mastermind

June 2019

An investigative biography detailing how Paul Calder Le Roux went from a gifted software engineer to running a global online prescription drug empire from Manila, Philippines. A fascinating account of his rise, the inner workings of his dangerous international organization, and the DEA operation that finally brought him down.
Secrets of Sand Hill Road

June 2019

A technical guide to how venture capital works, written by Scott Kupor of VC firm Andreessen Horowitz. Drawing on personal experience and investor perspectives, Kupor offers practical advice on pitching, negotiating term sheets, and building strong VC relationships—while revealing how venture capitalists think. For founders considering raising venture capital, it’s an invaluable playbook for understanding the rules before you step on the court.