#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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#83 Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, George Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World

#83 Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, George Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World

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#82 David Ogilvy (Ogilvy on Advertising)

#82 David Ogilvy (Ogilvy on Advertising)

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#81 Henry Royce (Founder of Rolls-Royce)

#81 Henry Royce (Founder of Rolls-Royce)

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#80 Henry Ford (Today and Tomorrow)

#80 Henry Ford (Today and Tomorrow)

What I learned from reading Today and Tomorrow by Henry Ford.   ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it t...

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#79 Charlie Munger (The Complete Investor)

#79 Charlie Munger (The Complete Investor)

What I learned from reading Charlie Munger: The Complete Investor by Tren Griffin ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs o...

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#78 Charlie Munger (the Tao of Charlie Munger)

#78 Charlie Munger (the Tao of Charlie Munger)

What I learned from reading Tao of Charlie Munger: A Compilation of Quotes from Berkshire Hathaway's Vice Chairman on Life, Business, and the Pursuit of Wealth With Commentary by David Clark How is it...

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#77 Steve Jobs (The NeXT Years)

#77 Steve Jobs (The NeXT Years)

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