Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

In Zero to One, venture capitalist Peter Thiel takes readers on an insightful tour of technology, business, and innovation. Beginning with a compelling analysis of progress and the power of questioning assumptions, Thiel confronts the tension between globalization and advancing technology. He examines the hubris of the dot-com era while considering the risk aversion it spawned. Sharing wisdom accrued from a storied career in startups, Thiel relays abstract economic concepts alongside sage founder advice. From the fallacies of perfect competition to why sales matter more than many appreciate, Thiel covers extensive ground with remarkable clarity. For any reader seeking to better understand Silicon Valley’s machinery or sharpen their own entrepreneurial instincts, the sweeping perspectives detailed in this short promise lasting value.