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December 24, 2019

The four best startup books of the year

These were the Sifted Bookclub's four most recommended books of the year. How many have you read?


Chris Sisserian

5 min read

Nike, the business founded by Phil Knight

Still in need of last-minute Christmas gift for a startup friend? Or are you looking for something to read over the holiday period?

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Nike founded by Phil Knight
Nike, the business founded by Phil Knight
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Elad Gil author of the High Growth Handbook
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