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1. Great read – Go-to Reference for Business Transformation for Technology Strategists / Leaders
   “Unbundling the Enterprise” by Stephen Fishman and Matt McLarty presents a compelling exploration of how businesses can unlock innovation and agility by breaking down monolithic enterprise structures into modular, API-driven components. The authors present the model that the future of enterprise architecture lies in decentralization, where organizations can scale faster and adapt more flexibly to changing markets by leveraging microservices, APIs, and cloud-native technologies. Matt and Stephen’s approach offers valuable insights for leaders seeking to embrace digital transformation, fostering a more collaborative and responsive enterprise. The book is particularly relevant for technology strategists and architects navigating the complexities of modern, distributed systems.

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2. Best tech book I have read in years
   A fun read, this book is an insightful guide for executives navigating their organizations through the frothy seas of the digital economy. Fishman and McLarty unpack how businesses can use reusable API building blocks to untangle their complex operations, driving efficiency internally and creating opportunities to serendipitously recombine capabilities into new offerings. I found it both insightful and practical, with a ton of relevance to my role as a technology leader.

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3. Advanced business thinking meets technical genius
   It’s been a while since a highly technical book was so fun to read. The concepts are mapped with plain business language, making even the most advanced technical insights easy to understand. The case studies from companies we all know and respect really bring it all home. Of course digital-first organizations will benefit the most from this book, but any business leader could apply these ideas to value creation and delivery.

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4. The Business Enterprise of the Future
   Outstanding read by Stephen and Matt. Business enterprises must unbundle and create the compostable enterprise to survive in the future. The ability for companies to make all aspects of their value chain available for internal and external consumption by API will be the future of the business enterprise. Steve and Matt are way ahead of the curve on giving you the treasure map on how to get there.

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5. Engineer your own luck
   This book will rewire your understanding of digital innovation. By using APIs more strategically, it becomes possible to out-experiment and out-maneuver competitors — and deliver much better services to your customers, both now and in an increasingly volatile and unpredictable future.

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6. Thoughtful and insightful
   Just got done reading this and was very surprised.Charming, insightful, thoughtful, and educational.A must have.

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7. Insightful and practical book every business leader needs to read
   The book is a clear example of why APIs are critical to every business! As we develop new technology and build AI agents we will continue to rely on APIs more than ever before to drive the business. This book shows us how.

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