#54 The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
Founders8 Tammi 2019

#54 The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt

What I learned by reading The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt by TJ Stiles. ---- His life spanned from the days of George Washington to John D. Rockefeller [0:01] $1 out of $20 in circulation [4:35] an overview of his life [5:35] the environment Vanderbilt was raised in [14:10] love of competition / dislike of school / first jobs [18:00] action for actions sake [22:00] an entrepreneur from the beginning [23:06] expansion fueled by aggressiveness, action, and constraints [30:00] partnering with the rich and powerful Thomas Gibbons [35:00] the solo founder [46:34] starting up with an eye on getting acquired [50:00] frugality wins [56:20] entrepreneurs vs large companies [1:03:45] more frugality and decentralized company structure [1:12:00] the size of his ambition was difficult for others to comprehend [1:19:25] ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work. Get access to Founders Notes here. ---- “I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — Gareth Be like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

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#10 Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

#10 Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

What I learned from reading Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight. The best teacher I ever had, one of the finest men I ever knew, spoke of the Oregon Trail often. It’s our birthrig...

27 Heinä 20171h 4min

#9 I Invented the Modern Age: The Rise of Henry Ford

#9 I Invented the Modern Age: The Rise of Henry Ford

What I learned from reading I Invented the Modern Age: The Rise of Henry Ford by Richard Snow. ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest en...

10 Heinä 20171h 10min

#8 The Intel Trinity: How Robert Noyce, Gordon Moore, and Andy Grove Built the World's Most Important Company

#8 The Intel Trinity: How Robert Noyce, Gordon Moore, and Andy Grove Built the World's Most Important Company

What I learned from reading The Intel Trinity: How Robert Noyce, Gordon Moore, and Andy Grove Built the World's Most Important Company by Michael Malone. ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to...

20 Kesä 20171h

#7 Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's

#7 Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's

What I learned from reading Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's by Ray Kroc. ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs ...

27 Touko 20171h 3min

#6 Sam Walton

#6 Sam Walton

What I learned from reading Sam Walton: Made In America by Sam Walton. ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. U...

14 Touko 20171h 4min

#5 Steve Jobs

#5 Steve Jobs

What I learned from reading Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to sup...

30 Huhti 20171h 35min

#4 The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy

#4 The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy

What I learned from reading The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy by David Nasaw ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge ...

19 Huhti 201757min

#3 The Wizard of Menlo Park: How Thomas Edison Invented The Modern the Modern World

#3 The Wizard of Menlo Park: How Thomas Edison Invented The Modern the Modern World

What I learned from reading The Wizard of Menlo Park: How Thomas Alva Edison Invented The Modern World by Randall Stross Edison starts his first business at 12 years old (11:00) Edison's discipline (2...

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