Zero to One

Notes on startups, or how to build the future.

Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, presents powerful insights on how to build truly innovative businesses that create new markets rather than compete in existing ones. "Zero to One" teaches founders to think boldly, build monopolies, and move from incremental improvement to groundbreaking invention. It's an essential read for ambitious entrepreneurs.

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