The books that shaped and inspired 5 tech founders

In this episode of Meet the Leader, five founders share books that have helped them drive sector-leading innovation and navigate uncertainty — from classics like Isaac Asimov's Foundation series to modern favorites like The Purpose Driven Life and Brotopia. Their recommendations reveal the unique challenges founders face as well as key lessons on resilience, purpose, AI, fundraising and leading through change.

What you'll learn:

The key role books still play for top innovators, even in our AI era

Why a learning mindset matters to shape a tech-driven future.

How digging into purpose helps founders navigate uncertainty

Books referenced in this episode:

Kian Katanforoosh, Founder and CEO Workera

Recommendation: Asimov's Foundation series  Sam Yang, Founder, Xandar Kardian:

Recommendation: A Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren Sarah Fleischer, co-founder, tozero

Recommendation: Hard Things About Hard Things, Marc Andreessen Emilie Bodoin, CEO and Chairman, Pure Lithium Corporation

Recommendation: Brotopia by Emily Chang Jeremy Allaire, CEO and Founder, Circle

Recommendation: Typhoon by Joseph Conrad Related Episodes