#53 Who Is Michael Ovitz?
Founders1 Jan 2019

#53 Who Is Michael Ovitz?

What I learned from reading Who Is Michael Ovitz? by Michael Ovitz. ---- Those whom the gods wish to destroy they first give a gift [0:01] Michael's first jobs + finding his first love [7:02] the foul-mouthed magnates [19:49] starting at the bottom / being hungry for knowledge [24:50] I don't want to be standard in any way [32:30] the revolt begins and the founding of CAA [36:05] know the history of the industry you are in [46:30] a warning for all entrepreneurs [53:44] what influenced CAA's culture [59:27] becoming the thing you hate [1:02:10] a typical day's schedule [1:07:00] problems with co-founders [1:11:30] the fastest animal on the field [1:15:13] I was tired / The end of Michael Ovitz's time at CAA [1:19:15] Ron is gone [1:25:07] a new beginning / meeting Marc Andreessen [1:32:00] reconciliation [1:38:00] ---- 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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#202 A Few Lessons From Warren Buffett

#202 A Few Lessons From Warren Buffett

What I learned from reading A Few Lessons for Investors and Managers From Warren Buffett by Warren Buffett and Peter Bevelin. ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowl...

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#201 Isambard Kingdom Brunel (James Dyson's Hero)

#201 Isambard Kingdom Brunel (James Dyson's Hero)

What I learned from reading Isambard Kingdom Brunel: The Definitive Biography of The Engineer, Visionary, and Great Briton by L.T.C. Rolt. ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the col...

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#200 James Dyson (Against the Odds)

#200 James Dyson (Against the Odds)

What I learned from rereading Against The Odds: An Autobiography by James Dyson and reading A History of Great Inventions by James Dyson.  ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the col...

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#199 Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life

#199 Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life

What I learned from reading Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life by Justine Picardie. ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs...

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#198 Nathan Rothschild (Rothschild Family Dynasty)

#198 Nathan Rothschild (Rothschild Family Dynasty)

What I learned from reading The House of Rothschild: Money's Prophets by Niall Ferguson. ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entreprene...

18 Aug 20211h 15min

#197 Founder of the Rothschild Family Dynasty

#197 Founder of the Rothschild Family Dynasty

What I learned from reading Founder: A Portrait of the First Rothschild by Amos Elon.  ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneur...

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#196 Winston Churchill (Leadership during WW2)

#196 Winston Churchill (Leadership during WW2)

What I learned from reading The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson.  ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective ...

7 Aug 20211h 19min

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