Business & Entrepreneurship

Stripe Press

Stripe Press is a publishing imprint established by Stripe in 2018, focusing on books that explore economic and technological advancement. The press publishes thoughtful, well-designed books that examine how technology shapes society and how we can build a better future.

Stripe Press books are known for their high-quality design, thoughtful curation, and focus on ideas that matter. They publish both new works and reissues of important books that deserve wider recognition.

Published Books

• The Making of Prince of Persia: Journals 1985-1993
  By Jordan Mechner
  A behind-the-scenes look at the development of the classic video game 'Prince of Persia' through the author's personal journals. Offers an intimate view of game development in the early days of the industry.
• Working in Public: The Making and Maintenance of Open Source Software
  By Nadia Eghbal
  Examines the dynamics of open-source software development and its impact on the tech industry. Explores how open source projects are built, maintained, and funded in the modern era.
• The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium
  By Martin Gurri
  Analyzes how the internet has disrupted traditional authority structures and influenced public discourse. Explores the collapse of institutional trust and the rise of networked movements.
• Stubborn Attachments: A Vision for a Society of Free, Prosperous, and Responsible Individuals
  By Tyler Cowen
  Presents a case for prioritizing long-term economic growth and individual liberty. Argues for a moral framework that values wealth creation and human flourishing across generations.
• Where Is My Flying Car?: A Memoir of Future Past
  By J. Storrs Hall
  Explores technological stagnation in certain areas and envisions a future of innovation. Examines why some technologies advanced rapidly while others stalled, and what it means for our future.
• The Dream Machine: J.C.R. Licklider and the Revolution That Made Computing Personal
  By M. Mitchell Waldrop
  The story of J.C.R. Licklider, whose vision of human-computer interaction laid the foundation for personal computing and the internet as we know it today.
• High Growth Handbook
  By Elad Gil
  A practical guide to scaling startups from early growth to IPO. Covers hiring, fundraising, operations, and the challenges of rapid company growth.
• The Founder's Dilemmas: Anticipating and Avoiding the Pitfalls That Can Sink a Startup
  By Noam Wasserman
  Examines the common challenges founders face, from equity splits to co-founder conflicts. Based on extensive research into thousands of startups.
• The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
  By Ben Horowitz
  A candid look at the difficult decisions and challenges of running a startup. Offers practical advice for navigating the hardest parts of entrepreneurship.
• The Cold Start Problem: How to Start and Scale Network Effects
  By Andrew Chen
  Explores how to build products with network effects, from the initial cold start problem to scaling to millions of users. Practical frameworks for product builders.
• An Elegant Puzzle: Systems of Engineering Management
  By Will Larson
  A guide to engineering management, covering topics from team structure to technical decision-making. Practical advice for managing engineering teams at scale.
• Staff Engineer: Leadership Beyond the Management Track
  By Will Larson
  Explores the staff engineer role and how to have impact as an individual contributor at senior levels. Guidance for engineers who want to lead without managing.
• The Mom Test: How to Talk to Customers and Learn If Your Business Is a Good Idea When Everyone Is Lying to You
  By Rob Fitzpatrick
  A practical guide to customer development and validation. Shows how to ask the right questions to get honest feedback about your business ideas.
• The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses
  By Eric Ries
  Introduces the lean startup methodology: build-measure-learn cycles, validated learning, and pivoting. A foundational text for modern entrepreneurship.
• Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future
  By Peter Thiel
  Argues for creating new things rather than competing in existing markets. Explores what it takes to build a truly innovative company that creates value from zero to one.

Why Stripe Press Matters

Stripe Press represents a unique approach to publishing in the tech world. Rather than focusing on quick business advice or trend-chasing, they curate books that explore deeper questions about technology, economics, and society. Their books are beautifully designed and thoughtfully selected, representing some of the best thinking in technology and entrepreneurship.

The press reflects Stripe's values: thoughtful, long-term thinking, quality over quantity, and a focus on ideas that will matter for years to come.

Resources

• Stripe Press Official Website
• Patrick Collison — Co-founder and CEO of Stripe
• Books — Other books I love
• Authors — My favorite authors