I posted the photo to my WeChat Moments, and immediately Lu Yao @levi0214 commented: "Patrick Collison, one of the founders of Stripe, loves books. He has an incredibly long book list on his blog, and he's read a lot of interesting books based on it."
Sure enough, there are friends who know what they're talking about.
Another friend of mine, a very talented designer from his time in the media industry over a decade ago (every time I pointed at his computer screen while reviewing a layout, he'd roll his eyes. I know what he was thinking: Don't let your taste guide my work with this?") also immediately commented: "Stripe's publications, including their official website, are incredibly well designed. Every aspect of the design is top-notch. Bring me a copy of their magazine, and I'll treat you to a meal."
A founder's taste is truly a priceless asset.