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There are a lot of ways in which venture capitalists put their thumb on the scale when funding start-ups

There are a lot of ways in which venture capitalists put their thumb on the scale when funding start-ups

Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson – Venture Deals

Helpful guide to demystifying terminology, but more of a reference work than a book to read end-to-end.

A bunch of anarchists and misfits was able to defy the most powerful nations of the world for a surprisingly long time

A bunch of anarchists and misfits was able to defy the most powerful nations of the world for a surprisingly long time

Colin Woodart – The republic of pirates

Captivating narrative which juicy details on naval warfare practices and life on board.

The US constitution has always been used as a tool for suppression

The US constitution has always been used as a tool for suppression

Jill Lepore – These truths

The author weaves the perspective of women, slaves, and other disadvantaged grouped into the narrative of US history, making the work part of a bigger movement.

Internet billionaire brings down internet media outlet through overt legal action

Internet billionaire brings down internet media outlet through overt legal action

Ryan Holiday – Conspiracy

Peter Thiel’s war on Gawker Media shows that money is a decisive factor in the US legal system.

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