This holiday season, we know your favorite entrepreneur is probably too busy brainstorming their next genius idea to send you their holiday wish list. That’s why we reached out to some of our savviest friends—like Tim Ferriss, James Altucher, and Lisa Sugar—to find you the latest and greatest gift ideas. Even if you’re shopping for someone in a field you don’t understand, we’ve got you covered with a collection of gift ideas for entrepreneurs, for those busy and brilliant people in your life.
Price point guide
- Under $25: Square card reader, LivePlan, Skillshare, Evernote, 99designs logo consultation, Magic 8 ball, personalized business card holder
- $25–$100: Amazon Echo, Kindle, Rocketbook, Unplug Meditation, Dohm sound conditioner, Rumble Roller, KetoCaNa, Zojirushi mug, Ostrich Pillow, Blue Apron, Bulletproof coffee kit
- $100–$200: Portable scanner, Logitech Mini keyboard
- $200 +: Moleskine smart writing kit, Pixel Watch 3
Whether you’re looking for the best gifts for business owners, thanking a mentor, surprising a co‑founder or supporting a loved one’s side hustle, this expanded list covers every budget and need, so you can gift big dreams in exactly the right package.
Gadgets
1. Amazon Echo
The smartest speaker ever
Discover the perfect gift for a real-life Tony Stark. This magic little speaker features Alexa, Amazon’s brilliant virtual assistant. Ask her to tell you the latest news, play the hottest music, order your pizza or call an Uber. If you’re busy, Alexa can take care of things for you.
Why entrepreneurs love it: It off‑loads repetitive tasks so they can stay in flow instead of fiddling with apps.
$49.99 at amazon.com
2. Amazon Kindle
The gold standard of e-readers
The internet can only offer so much inspiration, but books are endless brain fuel for your ideas person. The perfect gift idea: “Preload a Kindle with books,” says James Altucher, a hedge-fund manager, author and founder of more than 20 companies. (PS: we recommend his book, Choose Yourself.)
Why entrepreneurs love it: A library in their pocket turns dead time; planes, queues, coffee lines, into accelerated learning.
$109.99 at amazon.com
Recommended by: James Altucher
Bio: Hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. James has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and published 11 books, including the bestseller Choose Yourself.
3. Square card reader
Instant, in-your-pocket transactions
Does your entrepreneur sell cool stuff? Like those fancy donuts? Or gourmet hotdogs? (We might be hungry right now.) Give them Square, the easiest-to-accept credit card transactions on the go. Plug it, swipe it, get paid. It’s that easy, and one of the best gifts for business owners.
Why entrepreneurs love it: It removes the “sorry, cash only” barrier that tanks impulse sales.
Free at squareup.com
4. Portable scanner
Instant docs-on-the-go
Got a contract you need to look over later? Scan it. A business card to remember? Scan it. A new design to review? You guessed right. Scan it! Get a digital copy of every document you see—all without a computer or camera.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Every scrap of offline info is cloud‑searchable within seconds.
From $159.99 at bestbuy.com
5. Logitech MX Mechanical Mini keyboard
Three devices, zero friction
Entrepreneurs want gifts that shave micro‑frictions out of the workday. This compact, back‑lit mechanical board pairs with three devices at once, so switching from laptop to tablet is a single tap.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Switching from Mac to iPad with one tap slashes multitasking friction.
$102.90 on amazon.com
6. Oura Ring Gen 4
Big data, tiny ring
Sleep, readiness and stress scores wrapped in a discreet titanium band, perfect for data‑driven founders who dislike bulky wearables.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Deep health data without smartwatch bulk lets founders optimize energy like they optimize targets.
$349 at ouraring.com
Business tools
7. LivePlan
The better business plan
As your entrepreneur builds their business strategy, LivePlan has got ‘em covered. With the latest online tools developed by experts, they’ve got everything to pitch, plan, track and collaborate anywhere on the planet.
Why entrepreneurs love it: It turns fuzzy ideas into bank‑ready numbers without spreadsheet sorcery.
From $15/month at liveplan.com
8. Skillshare
Class is in session, nerds!
Entrepreneurs are always ready for something new. And brand new skills to make their business even better might be the perfect gift. From social media strategy to planning a keynote event, Skillshare teaches just about everything (including juggling, we checked).
Why entrepreneurs love it: Bite‑size lessons plug skill gaps faster than hiring consultants.
From $13.99/month at skillshare.com
9. Evernote Professional subscription
The best to-do list ever
Eggnog? Check. Rum to spike the eggnog? Check. The perfect to-do list app for your busy entrepreneur? Check! Add Evernote Professional to your gift list, the easiest way to stay organized, plan a schedule and collaborate with colleagues.
Why entrepreneurs love it: A single inbox for brain clutter beats 37 sticky notes on the monitor.
$17.99/month at Evernote.com
10. Logo consultation from 99designs by Vista
Free design help from the pros
Using one of VistaPrint’s design services, like 99design by Vista, to create a logo is a great first step toward turning an idea into a real business. Know someone who wants to take that step in the new year? Whether you’re a florist, farmer or french fry maker, a team of professionals can walk you through everything you need to make your logo look phenomenal.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Professional polish builds trust long before revenue rolls in.
Free at 99designs.com
11. Magic 8 ball
Lightning-fast decision-making
The business advisor’s out of town, and your favorite MBA professor just deleted her Facebook account again. What do you do when you’re facing that tough business decision all on your own? Shake that Magic 8 ball. We guarantee an answer (but don’t blame us for what happens).
Why entrepreneurs love it: A playful nudge often unlocks analysis paralysis.
$6.58 at amazon.com
12. Rocketbook Core reusable notebook
Erase. Scan. Repeat.
When people ask about the best gifts for entrepreneurs, a smart notebook tops the list: jot ideas on the erasable pages, scan with the app and watch notes auto‑file to Google Drive or Dropbox, then wipe clean and start again.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Endless erasability plus instant digitization means no idea ever gets lost.
From $34.99 at getrocketbook.com
13. Moleskine Smart Writing Set
Ink today, PDF tonight
Write in the classic hard‑cover notebook while the companion pen beams every stroke to the cloud. A splurge that turns brainstorms into shareable docs instantly.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Instant digital copy means white‑boarding in the notebook and sharing the PDF before the meeting ends.
$279 at moleskine.com
14. Personalized leather business‑card holder
Network with a signature touch
Choose a monogrammed minimalist case handmade by an independent maker, an elegant pocket reminder of the brand they’re building.
Why entrepreneurs love it: It answers what personalized gifts entrepreneurs appreciate—one‑of‑a‑kind polish that fits pocket‑size networking.
Options from $12.95 at etsy.com
Books
15. Grit by Amanda Duckworth
The power of passion and perseverance
Why do some people succeed while others fail? It’s all about Grit according to author Amanda Duckworth. Stephanie Tilenius, founder of Vida, recommends this book for the lessons it provides about succeeding as an individual. “You need to build grit yourself, and then you need to hire for it,” she says.
Why entrepreneurs love it: It reframes setbacks as raw material for eventual wins.
$19.99 at barnesandnoble.com
Recommended by: Stephanie Tilenius
Bio: Founder and CEO of Vida, a next-generation mobile continuous care platform for preventive health and chronic health conditions.
16. The Five Minute Journal
Find your focus in 300 seconds
If entrepreneurs have time to open a present, they’ve got time to use The Five Minute Journal. Susie Moore swears by this book, filled with five-minute bursts of prompts and questions to help the reader with focus and goal-setting. We also recommend her latest book, What If It Does Work Out?, for the side-hustling hobbyist on your list.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Micro‑journaling boosts mood and clarity before inbox chaos begins.
$32 at intelligentchange.com
Recommended by: Susie Moore
Bio: Business coach, best-selling author and contributor for The Today Show, Forbes, Business Insider, the BBC, Inc., Refinery29, Huffington Post, Marie Claire and others.
17. The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday
Get stronger
From Steve Jobs to Amelia Earhart, brilliant thinkers, doers and dreamers from around the world have used the ideas in Ryan Holiday’s book to propel them forward with unstoppable resilience. “This is a book on stoic philosophy and how it can be applied to your life,” says Dan Scalco. “I’ve gifted it to tons of entrepreneurs already.”
Why entrepreneurs love it: It teaches turning roadblocks into a competitive edge.
$23.06 at amazon.com
Recommended by: Dan Scalco
Bio: Founder and marketing director at Digitalux, a digital-marketing agency, and regular contributor to Inc., Entrepreneur and the Huffington Post.
18. The School of Greatness by Lewis Howes
Life lessons from leaders
There’s no single path to greatness. That’s what author Lewis Howes found out. In The School of Greatness, he shares stories from the world’s greatest achievers and how readers can bring their lessons into their lives and leadership.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Real‑life proof that unconventional paths still reach the summit.
$14.89 at amazon.com
19. Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Cut it out
Successful entrepreneurs know that what they don’t do is just as important as everything they do. That’s what Author Greg McKeown explores in Essentialism, a fantastic read that teaches the discipline of focusing time and energy.
Why entrepreneurs love it: It legitimizes saying “no” to everything that isn’t mission‑critical.
$11 at amazon.com
20. Hidden Potential by Adam Grant
Unlock the climb, not the peak
The Wharton psychologist behind Think Again unpacks why trajectory matters more than raw talent and offers science‑backed tactics for stretching past perceived limits—perfect bedtime reading before tomorrow’s pitch.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Practical frameworks turn every stumble into data for climbing higher.
$30 on amazon.com
21. The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
Find flow in every medium
The nine‑time Grammy‑winning producer distills three decades of coaxing brilliance from artists into meditative essays on curiosity, constraint and rhythm—an inspiring manual for shaping products, not just songs.
Why entrepreneurs love it: It reframes innovation as a daily practice instead of a lightning bolt, keeping creative wells full during long build cycles.
$32 at barnesandnoble.com
Health and wellness
22. Spa visit
To-do: relax, relax, relax
Crunching numbers and dreaming up new ideas is great for the brain. But busy bees need to remember to care for their body, too. “We all need downtime and a little relaxation sometimes,” says bestselling author of Virtual Freedom, podcaster and serial entrepreneur Chris Ducker. So, book your entrepreneur a spa visit (and while you’re there, pick one up for you, too).
Why entrepreneurs love it: Scheduled self‑care wards off the burnout that kills startups.
Prices vary at spafinder.com
Recommended by: Chris Ducker
Bio: Serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, business coach, blogger, podcaster and bestselling author of Virtual Freedom.
23. Unplug Meditation
Breathe in, breathe out
Busy minds need a break, and meditation is more beneficial than doom scrolling your Insta. That’s why Stephanie Tilenius also suggests gifting an entrepreneur with a subscription to Unplug Meditation. “Use regular meditation to bring out your best ideas,” she says.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Guided sessions create calm on demand, no app push notifications needed.
$39/week at unplug.com
24. Dohm sound conditioner
The sound of genius
Listen up! Whether your entrepreneur needs some time to focus or a little help getting some extra shuteye, the Dohm sound conditioner produces high-quality white noise that’s scientifically proven to soothe and calm the mind.
Why entrepreneurs love it: A quieter mind writes cleaner code and sharper decks.
From $54.99 at marpac.com
25. Rumble Roller
Work those muscles
“Long hours of sitting (or standing) at a computer will require self-care, and your spine should be at the top of the list, says Tim Ferriss. He recommends this foam roller to ease the tension in the upper and lower back, so hard days at the office don’t take their toll on your body.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Five minutes of rolling beats $150 at the chiropractor.
$49.99 at amazon.com
Recommended by: Tim Ferriss
Bio: Author, entrepreneur, public speaker, angel investor, blogger and podcaster. Tim’s books have appeared on The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller lists, starting with The 4-Hour Workweek.
26. KetoCaNa
Keep going and going and going…
“When you’re burning the midnight oil or simply burning out, KetoCaNa is an alternative fuel source for the brain that can keep you going,” Tim Ferriss says. This supplement keeps you energized while also increasing mental acuity and performance. Want more tips from Tim? Check out his latest book, Tools of Titans.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Clean energy plus mental clarity equals deadline‑proof stamina.
$39.99 at ketosports.com
27. Zojirushi mug
Fashion-forward fueling
Spills are the worst! But this mug promises to always keep your favorite beverages contained. With its well-designed exterior, one-handed usability, easy-to-clean interior and foolproof lock, this is the go-to gift for a go-getter on your list who has a taste for the finer things.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Hot coffee stays hot during hour‑long investor pitches.
$52.99 at zojirushi.com
28. The Original Ostrich Pillow
Take your power nap everywhere
Every busy brain needs some Z’s. The Ostrich Pillow looks a little nuts, but it’s the most comfy way to catch some sleep wherever you might be. Wrap up one of these for your entrepreneur so they can get dreaming.
Why entrepreneurs love it: 10‑minute naps convert fatigue into fresh strategy.
$99 at ostrichpillow.com
29. Battery packs and pillows
Make globetrotting a breeze
When you work everywhere, you’ve got to be comfortable—especially in an airport. “When I became an entrepreneur, I ended up traveling a lot more than usual and was ill-prepared,” says Jerry Hum, co-founder of Touch of Modern. His travel solutions include a portable battery pack and a great travel pillow.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Charged phone + comfy spine = productive flight.
Mophie Juice Packs from $79.95 at mophie.com | MUJI pillows from $24.90 at muji.us
Recommended by: Jerry Hum
Bio: CEO and co-founder of Touch of Modern, a $100M, men’s e-commerce startup that made the Inc. 500 (fastest growing private companies) and was named one of Forbes’ “30 Under 30” in 2015.
30. Felix Gray blue‑light‑filter glasses
Sharp style, rested eyes
Hours of screen time are inevitable; these stylish lenses cut digital eye strain without the yellow tint cheaper pairs add.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Reduced eye strain means longer, sharper coding or pitch‑deck sessions.
From $98 at felixgray.com
31. Pixel Watch 3 (41mm)
AI insights on your wrist.
Google’s third‑gen smartwatch fuses Fitbit’s advanced running metrics with on‑device Gemini AI, packs a twice‑as‑bright 2000‑nit display, runs 24 hours even with the always‑on screen and can automatically alert emergency services if it detects a loss of pulse, turning wellness data into real‑time, potentially life‑saving nudges.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Silent haptic meeting nudges, quick voice‑to‑text replies and stress‑readiness scores keep founders punctual, responsive and balanced—no phone fumbling during back‑to‑back pitches.
$350 at store.google.com
Food and drink
32. Blue Apron
Delish dishes right to your door
Myth: The most successful entrepreneurs survive on Red Bull and Hot Pockets. Give the gift of actual, real-life brain food with a meal subscription service from Blue Apron. “It’s perfect for entrepreneurs who work at home and want to eat healthy,” says James Altucher.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Pre‑portioned ingredients eliminate cognitive load at dinnertime.
$75.93 for three two-serving meals/week at blueapron.com
33. Alcohol
Booze is always the answer
Maybe the entrepreneur in your life is a beer lover. Or a vodka snob. Or a wine aficionado. But if you’re buying for Steve Strauss, look to Scotland. “Ideally, I would get [an entrepreneur] some time off! Absent that, a nice bottle of Scotch.”
Why entrepreneurs love it: Toasting small wins sustains morale through uncertain quarters.
Prices vary. Consult your local liquor store.
Recommended by: Steve Strauss
Bio: Best-selling author, USA TODAY small business columnist, global speaker, corporate spokesperson, entrepreneur and author of 17 books, including the best-selling Small Business Bible.
34. Bulletproof coffee kit
More caffeine cravings
How does “peak mental stamina” sound? Good? We thought so too. Try out Bulletproof, the ultimate coffee upgrade. For your high-performance entrepreneur, add a coffee starter kit to their stocking, and give them the “Brain Octane” they deserve.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Stable energy means fewer 3 p.m. crashes mid‑product sprint.
From $44.48 at bulletproof.com
35. Winc wine club
Cheers to great ideas
Fact: A glass of red wine each day has been linked to entrepreneurial success. Okay, we made that up. Add Winc wine club to your gift list because, after all, there’s no better way to celebrate fantastic ideas or unwind after a busy day than a glass of wine!
Why entrepreneurs love it: Automated discovery removes decision fatigue from post‑work wind‑downs.
From $16 at winc.com
36. Chemex coffee maker
Coffee meets chemistry
Wake up to the nerdiest way to make coffee. For 75 years, Chemex has promised to brew the most perfect cups of coffee in the world. That’s all thanks to the beautiful design and simple filters of its beaker-like coffeemakers.
Why entrepreneurs love it: Ritual brewing doubles as a mindful micro‑break.
From $44.15 at chemexcoffeemaker.com
37. Starbucks gift cards
Keep that busy buzz
Nothing like a simple cup of coffee. It’s all that stands between a brilliant mind and a $10 million idea. Take it from Amy Norman, co-founder of Little Passports. “When I first launched Little Passports, I went without a salary for many months,” she says. “My favorite gift back then was the Starbucks gift cards my sister sent to me. At the time, a latte every day felt like a real luxury!”
Why entrepreneurs love it: Tiny daily treats feel like wins when payroll takes your paycheck.
Prices start at $5/card in stores or starbucks.com
Recommended by: Amy Norman
Bio: Contributor at Forbes, public speaker and the co-founder and co-CEO of Little Passports, a children’s media company inspiring children to learn about the world.
38. LARQ PureVis self‑cleaning water bottle
Pure water, zero effort
A luxury hydration upgrade that zaps 99.99% of bacteria with built‑in UV‑C light and keeps drinks cold all day. Personal colors and engraving options mean this practical tool doubles as a personalized statement piece.
Why entrepreneurs love it: It’s hydration, branding statement and germ‑buster in one sleek cylinder.
$99 at livelarq.com
