Tim Draper's Book Recommendations
Tim Draper is an American venture capital investor and founder of Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), Draper University, and Draper Venture Network. He is known for his early investments in companies like Hotmail, Skype, and Tesla. Based on his book recommendations, he seems to enjoy a wide range of topics, from science and business to classic literature and cultural studies.
📚 Books Recommended by Tim Draper 16
MBA In A Day
"[One of the books] that are recommended or required at Draper University."
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Dune (6 books)
"My wife recommended [this series]."
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The Startup Game
"It continues to inspire me, [the author's] optimism is catching."
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Bionomics
"Helped me understand that economies are alive and that progress can leap to new plateaus."
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The Botany of Desire
"My wife recommended The Botany of Desire."
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Viral Loop
"[One of the books] that are recommended or required at Draper University."
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The Invisible Heart
"[One of the books] that are recommended or required at Draper University."
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Getting to Yes
"[One of the books] that are recommended or required at Draper University."
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Summer of '42
"My [mother] recommended Summer of '42."
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The Catcher in the Rye
"My [mother] recommended The Catcher in the Rye."
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In Cold Blood
"My [mother] recommended In Cold Blood."
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Fun with Dick and Jane
"Taught me to read."
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Physics of the Future
"[One of the books] that are recommended or required at Draper University."
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Space Is Open For Business
"Takes us through how some of the leading-edge luminaries think about investing in space. Get on board! It will be quite a ride."
The Name of the Wind
"Tim Draper's answer to "What’s the best book you’ve read in the last 6 months?"
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