About the library

Who runs the library

The Founders Library is created and edited by Julian Luczywo.

For a question or correction, contact Julian on X. Include the page link and a source that supports the change.

How we check sources

We use original interviews, reading lists, letters, books and other verifiable records where available.

A recommendation, documented reading, ownership and authorship are different relationships. A book about a founder is not an endorsement. Check each connection's label and source to see what the evidence supports.

Each shelf book must pass two checks: a source must support the exact founder connection, and the book's content must help with a concrete company or product decision. We look for useful company histories and material on products, customers, strategy, teams, finance and operations. Being a founder's personal favorite, or written by them, is not enough.

This is a selected guide, not a complete personal reading history. Books that fail these checks leave the shelves. We keep their source records and book URLs for reference; retained-only pages leave search. A missing source is not treated as proof. Reading guides and reasons to read are the library’s editorial guidance, not statements attributed to every founder.

What the check dates mean

A book's recorded content-check date applies to its summary and editorial notes. It is not a separate check of every founder connection or claim that the editor personally read the book.

Only recorded content-check dates are shown.

Covers & editions

Most book covers are served from this site. Some covers may load directly from Open Library when a local cover is not available. If no cover is available or an image fails to load, the site shows a text placeholder. Buy links use stored edition details where available; some open a search. Check the seller’s listing for the edition you want.

How this site is funded

Amazon affiliate commissions are currently this site’s only source of income. If you buy through the Amazon links, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Privacy & data use

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