Capital Evolution: The New American Economy

My partner Seth Levine has an important new book out today titled Capital Evolution: The New American Economy . I saw it last night at the Boulder Bookstore in the New Hardback Non-Fiction section (bottom left in the photo below) and am going to the launch event at Composition Shop in Longmont. Join us, say hello, and buy some books! ...

December 9, 2025 · 2 min · Brad Feld

Authors & Innovators 2025

I love to read. I love everything about books. LLMs will not replace good writing anytime soon, although they have mastered the art of slop. Oh, and I love communities of people who love writing and reading. Authors & Innovators is a free, community-based event happening on October 30th in Newton, MA, for entrepreneurs, students, CEOs, venture and angel investors, and anyone interested in business. I attended in person a few years ago, and this year I will be there virtually with my book Give First: The Power of Mentorship (and a video). Larry Gennari created it a while ago, and if you like books, writers, readers, and entrepreneurship, it’s a blast. ...

October 23, 2025 · 2 min · Brad Feld

Book: Echoes of October

I approached Echoes of October with trepidation. A graphic novel about violence and grief isn’t easy terrain. But it succeeds in a haunting, urgent way. The creators have chosen to explore the year leading into the October 7, 2023 massacre through the lives of four children who each lose a parent. The children are from different locales (Gaza City, Toronto, Tel Aviv, and Daliyat al‑Karmel) which enables a textured, multi‑vantage narrative. ...

October 11, 2025 · 2 min · Brad Feld

Break the Fast With Me and Sue Heilbronner in Longmont on 10/2

I’m not aware if there has ever been a book launch associated with a Yom Kippur Break Fast , but we are going to have one as part of the launch of Sue Heilbronner’s excellent new book, Never Ask for the Sale: Supercharge Your Business with the Power of Passionate Ambivalence . ...

October 1, 2025 · 1 min · Brad Feld

I'm Ensorcelled by Books by Friends

I love books. I love reading. I love reading books. Ensorcelled by Eliot Peper is genius. It’s a unique format that can be read in one setting. The writing is beautiful. The story, like the image on the cover, pulls you in with steadily increasing intensity. And then, a delicious twist. Amy and I have been supporting Eliot’s writing since his first book, and he’s become a dear friend. I started my weekend with this, and it inspired me to read a few more things by friends. ...

September 3, 2025 · 3 min · Brad Feld

Give First: Kindle Version Available Today

The Kindle version of Give First: The Power of Mentorship launched today and is available for 50% of the regular Kindle price. Brad the Book Salesman says, “Please still buy the regular version also, but if you want an early look, buy the Kindle version today to help my Amazon ranking. And to get an early read of the book.” Amazon Reviews and Goodreads Reviews are now live. If you’ve read an early version and are willing, please share your thoughts with a review.

June 17, 2025 · 1 min · Brad Feld

Book: Carrie Soto Is Back

I had a weird, unsatisfying, and not particularly restful weekend because of Colorado politics and post-exertional malaise . So, in between work, a short run, a long nap, a bunch of online Swedish death cleaning , and lying on the couch responding to endless text messages, I read Carrie Soto Is Back and The Big Gamble (Kevin Kerney Novels Series Book 7) . And when I say “read”, imagine me on the coach, with my Kindle in one hand and my iPhone propped up on my leg so I could read what came in and respond when necessary. ...

May 5, 2025 · 3 min · Brad Feld

Book: Scaleup Arabia: Journeys & Lessons from Top Founders & Leaders Driving Growth in MENA & Beyond

In addition to writing books, I love supporting books written by friends. Amir Hagazi has published his newest book, Scaleup Arabia: Journeys & Lessons from Top Founders & Leaders Driving Growth in MENA & Beyond . The image above shows some of the founders highlighted in the book, and the image below shows some of the companies discussed in the book. While I don’t do book blurbs anymore , I have written forewords for Amir in the past on two of his prior books, Ecosystem Arabia: The Making of a New Economy and Venture Adventure: Startup Fundraising Advice from Top Global Investors, both of which I recommend. ...

April 22, 2025 · 1 min · Brad Feld

EPOCH: A Poetic Psy-Phi Saga

Are you interested in AI? Do you enjoy science fiction? Do you have an opinion about how AI will impact the human species? Are you enthusiastic about it or worried about it? Or do you think you know the answer? Dave Jilk (my first business partner and one of my closest friends) recently published EPOCH: A Poetic Psy-Phi Saga . When Dave described the idea for the book he was working on during a long hike four years ago up and around Green Mountain in Boulder, I was fascinated with what he had decided to take on. AI wasn’t front of mind in the same way as today, but Dave had been doing research in that arena for around a decade. When we talked about AI, our discussions usually revolved around aspects of AGI. I was mainly in listening and questioning mode since Dave’s knowledge and thoughts quickly went beyond my understanding of – well – all of it. ...

September 2, 2024 · 3 min · Brad Feld

Book: Unshackled: A Practical Guide For Highly-Skilled Immigrants To Thrive In The United States

I recently wrote the Foreword for Unshackled , a new book co-authored by Soundarya Basubramani , a writer from India, and Sameer Khedekar , a veteran immigration lawyer. Unshackled breaks down how legal immigration works in America in a way that is friendly, accessible, and human*.* It’s filled with raw stories of high-skilled immigrants who walked unconventional paths and actionable guidance to navigate those paths. Last August, Rajesh Setty sent me an email request from Soundarya when the book was just an idea. Soundarya shared her vision for the book and why she wanted to write it. Unsurprisingly, the motivation stemmed from personal frustrations with the immigration system in the U.S. ...

July 17, 2023 · 3 min · Brad Feld