HAYVN Reading List
Summer 2023
HAYVN is a research-led institution. Our global team of analysts engage with the most comprehensive, peer reviewed and respected bodies of literature every day. Not only do they dedicate their professional lives to this pursuit, but they also find joy in immersing themselves in stimulating reads during their leisure time. With their wealth of knowledge and passion for learning, our analysts proudly present their carefully curated recommendations of exceptional works that will captivate and inspire great minds.
(The Internet of Money - Andreas M. Antonopoulos) This is a good piece of introductory literature for those wanting to initiate their blockchain education.
(Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team - John Bacon) Here, we suggest something different, surprising and inspiring. This piece of literature follows a single coach’s model of leadership for transforming a losing team into a winning machine. These lessons are portable across various aspects of a business and how an organisation entrusts its employees.
(Good Power - Ginni Rometty) The HAYVN team is diverse and global and our office operates in a climate of tolerance and inclusivity. Good Power challenges some of the outdated models of business and team management and is a stimulating read.
(Smart Brevity - Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, & Roy Schwartz) As a trusted financial institution, communication is an important aspect of our business. Daily, we strive to find the balance between being comprehensive and concise, we recommend this read for anyone with a similar professional need.
(Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution - Uri Levine) The digital currency landscape offers solutions for many of the most common problems that challenge traditional financial systems. Levine’s book provides inspiration for the way in which we approach modern day problem solving.
(The Truth Machine - Michael Casey & Paul Vigna) This book explores the future of the blockchain and how it may come to define the future of everything.
(The Bitcoin Standard - Alternative to Central Banking - Saifedean Ammous) This book applies a scientific and philosophical approach to the question of digital currency integration into traditional financial systems.
(Shoe Dog - Phil Knite) HAYVN was started by entrepreneurial minded pioneers, therefore we resonate with the spirit of Phill’s amazing memoir.
(Reality+ - David Chalmers) This is a story that discusses the philosophy of virtual reality, but holds many lessons for contemporary reality too.
(Bonus title - Sales Lessons From Golf - Gaurav Ku) This unique application of the game of golf to the world of business is a great holiday read for those interested in optimising their sales pipeline.
