June 2021 – Nick Agas

10 books to read when starting a software (SaaS) business

25 June, 202125 August, 2021

The 10 books that I recommend to every startup founder in SaaS or software. 1. Hooked (https://amzn.to/3icciVJ) 2. Zero to Sold (https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/ze…) 3. The Lean Startup (https://amzn.to/3uJ3ARj) 4. When coffee and kale compete (https://amzn.to/3vEATGH) 5. Intercom on Starting Up (https://amzn.to/3pkdurT) READ MORE

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