Inside the Minds of Founders: The Most Recommended Books of 2025

📖 Growth Capital Podcast — Special Episode (Part 1) 📖 What do today’s founders, operators, and investors actually read when the stakes are high? In the first part of our special year-end two-part episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, Justin Dixon breaks down the most recommended books of 2025, based on insights shared by private equity leaders, CEOs of PE-backed companies, and startup founders throughout the year. These aren’t trend-driven picks — they’re battle-tested books that shape how leaders think about: Scaling companies Building strong teams Making hard decisions Developing habits that compound Navigating uncertainty with clarity 📚 Books featured in this episode: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey Moore Who Not How by Dan Sullivan Atomic Habits by James Clear Good to Great by Jim Collins The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Whether you’re leading a PE-backed business, building your first startup, or investing in growth-stage companies, this episode offers a practical reading roadmap grounded in real operator experience. 👉 Listen now and let us know in the comments: What book had the biggest impact on you this year? 🔔 Subscribe for more insights from founders, investors, and executives shaping the future of growth