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Zero to One by Peter Thiel

A must-read that challenges founders to build something truly new instead of competing in crowded markets. Encourages bold thinking, long-term strategy, and belief in original ideas.

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Y Combinator Library

A free and respected collection of startup guides, founder stories, tactical advice, and launch strategies from the startup accelerator behind Airbnb, Stripe, and Dropbox.

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Founders at Work by Jessica Livingston

Candid interviews with iconic startup founders like Steve Wozniak (Apple) and Max Levchin (PayPal), showing the real and messy journey behind major companies. Makes success feel human and achievable.

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Strategyzer’s Business Model Canvas

A simple but powerful visual tool for organizing a startup idea into a full business model. Makes the process of “how to actually start” feel clear and manageable.

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The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

A deeply reflective book on building wealth, thinking clearly, and designing a life through leverage and ownership. Highly inspirational for founders who want more than just a business.

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Microsoft Power Automate

Automation platform that integrates with Microsoft 365 and hundreds of third-party tools. Helps startups automate business processes and improve workflow efficiency.

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Meetup

Platform for discovering and promoting local founder and startup networking events. Great for building relationships, finding talent, and connecting with other entrepreneurs.

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Good to Great by Jim Collins

Widely respected business book that explains how companies achieve lasting success through disciplined leadership and smart operational focus.

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Zapier

No-code automation tool that connects thousands of apps to automate repetitive tasks and workflows. Ideal for saving time and simplifying operations across your tools.

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UiPath

Robotic process automation platform that helps startups automate manual back-office and front-office tasks using bots. Offers a free community version for smaller teams.

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Asana

Work management tool that helps teams plan, organize, and track tasks and projects. Useful for managing day-to-day operations with clear accountability.

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The Lean Product Playbook by Dan Olsen

Essential reading for founders building their first product. Walks you through finding product-market fit, iterating features, and using customer feedback strategically.

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Maker’s Row

A U.S.-based platform for finding trusted manufacturers for apparel, furniture, and accessories. Strong vetting and startup-friendly supplier tools.

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Craft.io

End-to-end product management software to organize features, plan roadmaps, and tie development efforts to customer needs. Great for solo or small product teams.

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StartProto

Streamlines in-house manufacturing workflows for hardware startups. Built specifically for makers moving from prototype to production at a small scale.

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Fictiv

An on-demand manufacturing platform that helps startups quickly move from prototype to production with services like 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding. Reputable for speed, quality, and transparency.

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Bubble

A powerful no-code platform that lets founders build fully functional web apps without developers. Ideal for MVPs and lean SaaS prototypes.

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Y Cobinator Pitch Deck Design

A clean, proven structure for startup pitch decks used by hundreds of successful YC companies. Breaks down the design and what to include.

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DocSend by Dropbox

Securely share your pitch deck with potential investors and track which pages they view and for how long. Helps you improve your pitch and follow up more effectively.

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