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Making Media
The Story of Stripe Press with Tamara Winter - [Making Media, EP.47]
Dec 7, 2023
Tammy Winter, the Commissioning Editor of Stripe Press, talks about the origin of Stripe Press and its goal to increase the GDP of the internet. They discuss the impact of republishing Poor Charlie’s Almanac and the importance of accessible information. The podcast also explores the power of Twitter in career growth and the influence of published books, including an unexpected impact on Bono. They highlight the success of Stripe Press books and the significance of investing in intangible things. The episode ends with an exploration of the development of Prince of Persia and an appreciation for physical infrastructure.
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- Stripe Press aims to create a better landscape for entrepreneurship and catalyze research and development by publishing physical books that provide clear, actionable information for a diverse audience.
- When publishing a book, Stripe Press focuses on elements such as editorial work, production, design, author goals, and understanding the intended impact on readers to create visually appealing and impactful books.
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The mission of Stripe Press and its unique origins
Stripe Press, a division within Stripe, focuses on publishing physical books that provide clear, actionable information for entrepreneurs, founders, operators, investors, researchers, students, policymakers, and tinkerers. With the goal of creating a better landscape for entrepreneurship and catalyzing research and development, Stripe Press aims to inculcate the belief that big problems in the world are tractable and that economic growth is a moral imperative. The origins of Stripe Press can be traced back to early investors and close collaborators of Stripe, such as A16Z's a lot Gil and the author of 'Poor Charlie's Almanack,' Charles Munger. Through developing strong relationships and a shared vision, Stripe Press has been able to acquire and republish key books that provide timeless and valuable insights for its audience.
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