Tobi Lütke founded Shopify in 2006 as a solution for selling snowboards online, building it into one of the world's leading e-commerce platforms. Under his leadership, Shopify has grown to power millions of businesses across more than 175 countries. His intellectual curiosity is reflected in his diverse reading interests, from ancient philosophy to modern systems theory.
29 Books Recommended by Tobi Lutke
Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site
Meditations
22 people recommendedrecommended 2xMy most read book.
My most read book.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Eric Jorgenson, Jack Dorsey, Sam Altman, Adam Robinson, Anna Kendrick, Arianna Huffington, Chip Conley, Austen Allred, Patrick Bet David, James Clear, Jason Ferruggia, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Mark Manson, Neil Strauss, Robin Sharma, Ryan Holiday, Shane Parrish, Stewart Brand, Derek Sivers
Shoe Dog
21 people recommendedrecommended 2xAn autobiographical account of one of the world’s most recognizable brands.
An autobiographical account of one of the world’s most recognizable brands.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Gary Vaynerchuk, Eric Jorgenson, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Brian Armstrong, Tim Cook, Vlad Tenev, Alexis Ohanian, Bill Gurley, Anthony Pompliano, Austen Allred, Ben Thompson, Blake Randall, Jason Calacanis, Kathryn Minshew, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Ryan Shea, Trung Phan, Derek Sivers
Influence
18 people recommendedrecommended 2xThe most mind-bending book you can imagine, because it essentially taught you always humans are flawed and influential.
The most mind-bending book you can imagine, because it essentially taught you always humans are flawed and influential.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Adam Robinson, Alexis Ohanian, Charlie Munger, Alex Hormozi, Andrew Wilkinson, Guy Kawasaki, James Clear, Mark Manson, Max Levchin, Michael Hyatt, Neil Strauss, Noah Kagan, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Ramit Sethi, Samy Kamkar, Scott Adams
Snow Crash
15 people recommendedrecommended 2xLoved it.
Loved it.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang, Sergey Brin, Larry Page, Cameron Winklevoss, Ev Williams, Adam Savage, Brandon Stanton, Austen Allred, Fred Wilson, Nolan Bushnell, Ryan Shea, Seth Godin
High Output Management
13 people recommendedrecommended 2xUnapologetically almost a how to manual, but kind of deconstructs the world of business into first principles.
Unapologetically almost a how to manual, but kind of deconstructs the world of business into first principles.
Also recommended by: Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, Brian Armstrong, Brian Chesky, Drew Houston, John Doerr, Marc Andreessen, Ron Conway, Ben Horowitz, Justin Kan, Keith Rabois, Sahil Lavingia
Mindset
12 people recommendedrecommended 2xMentioned on "The Knowledge Project" podcast.
Mentioned on "The Knowledge Project" podcast.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Bill Gates, Dustin Moskovitz, Ev Williams, Josh Waitzkin, Kathryn Minshew, Mark Manson, Satya Nadella, Tom Bilyeu, Tony Robbins, Derek Sivers
It came up in twice today in different meetings.
It came up in twice today in different meetings.
Also recommended by: Daniel Gross, Graham Duncan, Jane Mcgonigal, Kevin Kelly, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Ryan Shea, Simon Sinek, Stewart Brand, Tristan Harris, Derek Sivers
Grit
11 people recommendedrecommended 2xGreat book. I think she actually talks about me in it ?
Great book. I think she actually talks about me in it ?
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Raj Shamani, Ali Abdaal, Jodie Cook, Josh Waitzkin, Keith Rabois, Robin Black, Tim Ferriss, Tom Bilyeu, Derek Sivers
Antifragile
11 people recommendedrecommended 2xIt's so wonderful when books create the language that you need to better reason about the world. [This book] did that as well.
It's so wonderful when books create the language that you need to better reason about the world. [This book] did that as well.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Changpeng Zhao, Ev Williams, Vinod Khosla, Vlad Tenev, James Altucher, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Shane Parrish, Tom Bilyeu, Derek Sivers
A Guide to the Good Life
10 people recommendedrecommended 2xOne of the best books I’ve ever read.
One of the best books I’ve ever read.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Marc Andreessen, Austen Allred, David Heinemeier Hansson, Derek Sivers, Jason Fried, Jodie Cook, Mr Money Mustache, Phil Libin
The Courage to Be Disliked
9 people recommendedrecommended 2xProbably the best book I’ve read in the last couple of years.
Probably the best book I’ve read in the last couple of years.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Marc Andreessen, Stewart Butterfield, Ali Abdaal, Anthony Pompliano, Jodie Cook, Ryan Hoover, Derek Sivers
Tobi Lütke mentioned this book on the "Invest Like the Best" podcast.
Tobi Lütke mentioned this book on the "Invest Like the Best" podcast.
Also recommended by: David Heinemeier Hansson, Jason Fried, Joe Rogan, Kelly Starrett, Peter Attia, Tom Bilyeu, Derek Sivers
Masters of Doom
7 people recommendedrecommended 2xWonderful.
Wonderful.
Also recommended by: Elon Musk, Patrick Collison, Alexis Ohanian, Austen Allred, Jeff Atwood, Trung Phan
The Box
5 people recommendedrecommended 2xWe all live in Malcolm’s world because the shipping container has been hugely influential in history.
We all live in Malcolm’s world because the shipping container has been hugely influential in history.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Jeff Dean, Trung Phan, Derek Sivers
One of Tobi Lütke's favorite books according to "The Globe and Mail.
One of Tobi Lütke's favorite books according to "The Globe and Mail.
Also recommended by: Danny Miranda, David Heinemeier Hansson, Michael Hyatt, Derek Sivers
Cryptonomicon
4 people recommendedrecommended 2xI read [this book] 20 years ago or so.
I read [this book] 20 years ago or so.
Also recommended by: Peter Thiel, Cameron Winklevoss, Ev Williams
Tobi Lütke mentioned this book on the "Invest Like the Best" podcast.
Tobi Lütke mentioned this book on the "Invest Like the Best" podcast.
Also recommended by: Jeff Atwood, Marissa Mayer, Scott Adams
What’s Our Problem?
4 people recommendedrecommended 2xThis book is truly remarkable. [The author] has spent 6 years on this. You must read it.
This book is truly remarkable. [The author] has spent 6 years on this. You must read it.
Also recommended by: Elon Musk, Joe Gebbia, Liv Boeree
Mentioned on "The Knowledge Project" podcast.
Mentioned on "The Knowledge Project" podcast.
Also recommended by: Patrick Oshaughnessy, Ryan Shea
[My] most frequently gifted book is [this book] because I like good writing.
[My] most frequently gifted book is [this book] because I like good writing.
Also recommended by: Bill Nye, Kara Swisher
Great book.
Great book.
Also recommended by: Andrew Wilkinson, Noah Kagan
The Dream Machine
3 people recommendedrecommended 2xI really love tech history books like this.
I really love tech history books like this.
Also recommended by: Patrick Collison, Stewart Butterfield
Tuxedo Park
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xReally enjoyed it.
Really enjoyed it.
Also recommended by: Patrick Collison
Instant buy. I’ve learned so much from [this author] in the formative Shopify years.
Instant buy. I’ve learned so much from [this author] in the formative Shopify years.
Also recommended by: David Heinemeier Hansson
Enjoyed [this book]. Odd time to read about end-of-world scenarios.
Enjoyed [this book]. Odd time to read about end-of-world scenarios.
Also recommended by: Patrick Collison
Permutation City
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xThe quality of the science in this book is exceptional.
The quality of the science in this book is exceptional.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant
I did like [this book] a lot.
I did like [this book] a lot.
Loved [this book].
Loved [this book].
Loved it.
Loved it.
