Beyond the Can: How Campbell’s Dropped the ‘Soup’ and Sparked Controversy
In this episode, we peel back the label on one of America’s most enduring icons: Campbell’s. We trace the company’s roots from its 1869 founding by a fruit merchant and an icebox manufacturer to the p...
18 Des 202534min
From Monoline to Mega-Bank: The Capital One Story & The Discover Merger
In this episode, we explore the evolution of Capital One, founded in 1994 by Richard Fairbank and Nigel Morris with a revolutionary strategy: using data and statistical analysis to customize credit ca...
18 Des 202530min
From Food Wholesaler to Pharma Giant: The Rise and Controversies of Cardinal Health
In this episode, we explore the massive footprint of Cardinal Health, a company that began in 1971 as a simple food wholesaler in Ohio before pivoting to become the 15th highest revenue-generating com...
18 Des 202527min
High Seas Giant: Inside the World of Carnival Corporation & plc
In this episode, we dive into the massive operations of Carnival Corporation & plc, the Anglo-American operator controlling the world's largest cruise fleet with over 90 vessels. We unpack the history...
18 Des 202526min
The Yellow Giant: Innovation, Power, and Controversy at Caterpillar Inc.
In this episode, we dig into the century-long history of Caterpillar Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of construction equipment. From its iconic "Caterpillar Yellow" livery to the "CAT" logo, we...
18 Des 202537min
The Fear Index, Fraud Allegations, and a Global Reset: The Story of Cboe Global Markets
In this episode, we trace the history of Cboe Global Markets, founded in 1973 as the first exchange to list standardized stock options, operating out of a former smoking lounge at the Chicago Board of...
18 Des 202533min
Building Giants: The History and Rise of CBRE Group
In this episode, we explore the massive footprint of CBRE Group, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. Tune in as we break down how this industry titan generated $35...
18 Des 202529min
From Classified Ads to the Nasdaq-100: The Rise of CDW
In this episode, we explore the evolution of CDW, the American multi-brand IT provider headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois. We trace the company’s humble beginnings in 1984, when founder Michael K...
18 Des 202529min
