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Industrial and manufacturing founders

Founders and entrepreneurs

Founders of firms that make cars, cameras, electronics, copiers, tools and buildings.

8 books on Industrial and manufacturing founders, 1 of them tier 1, recommended by 2 people including Mohnish Pabrai and Warren Buffett.

8 books · 4 experts

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  1. Made in JapanAkio Morita, Edwin M. Reingold, Mitsuko Shimomura, 1986
  2. George Eastman: A BiographyElizabeth Brayer, 1996
  3. The Kiewit Story: Remarkable Man, Remarkable CompanyHollis Limprecht, 1981
  4. Matsushita Leadership: Lessons from the 20th Century's Most Remarkable EntrepreneurJohn P. Kotter, 1997
  5. First A DreamJim Clayton, 2002

The best books on Industrial and manufacturing founders 8

Made in JapanMade in Japan
T1 Made in Japan
Akio Morita, Edwin M. Reingold, Mitsuko Shimomura · 1986
Insider memoir by Sony's co-founder; a landmark of business writing.
Open Library
George Eastman: A BiographyGeorge Eastman: A Biography
T2 George Eastman: A Biography
Elizabeth Brayer · 1996
The definitive life of the founder and the company he built.
Open Library
The Kiewit Story: Remarkable Man, Remarkable
T4 The Kiewit Story: Remarkable Man, Remarkable Company
Hollis Limprecht · 1981
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
Matsushita Leadership: Lessons from the 20thMatsushita Leadership: Lessons from the 20th Century's Most Remarkable Entrepreneur
T4 Matsushita Leadership: Lessons from the 20th Century's Most Remarkable Entrepreneur
John P. Kotter · 1997
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
First A DreamFirst A Dream
T4 First A Dream
Jim Clayton · 2002
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish PabraiWarren Buffett
Joe Wilson and the Creation of XeroxJoe Wilson and the Creation of Xerox
T4 Joe Wilson and the Creation of Xerox
Charles D. Ellis · 2006
Open Library
Starting from Scrap: An Entrepreneurial SuccStarting from Scrap: An Entrepreneurial Success Story
T4 Starting from Scrap: An Entrepreneurial Success Story
Stephen H. Greer · 2010
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
Habit of Labor: Lessons from a Life of StrugHabit of Labor: Lessons from a Life of Struggle & Success
T4 Habit of Labor: Lessons from a Life of Struggle & Success
Stef Wertheimer · 2015
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai

Experts 4

The people who wrote this page's books, and the people who recommend them.

Authors 2

CD
Charles D. Elliswrote 1 book here
JC
Jim Claytonwrote 1 book here

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MP
Mohnish Pabrairecommends 5 books hereWarren Buffettrecommends 1 book here
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