#53 Who Is Michael Ovitz?
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#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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#338 Monty Moncrief Texas Oil Billionaire

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#337 Napoleon's Maxims and Strategy

#337 Napoleon's Maxims and Strategy

What I learned from reading Roots of Strategy by Thomas R. Phillips and Napoleon and Modern War by Napoleon and Col. Lanza.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders by inves...

5 Feb 20241h

#336 How To Lose A Few Billion Dollars: Samuel Insull

#336 How To Lose A Few Billion Dollars: Samuel Insull

What I learned from reading Insull: The Rise and Fall of A Billionaire Utility Tycoon by Forrest McDonald.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders by investing in a subscri...

1 Feb 20241h 25min

#335 How To Make A Few Billion Dollars: Brad Jacobs

#335 How To Make A Few Billion Dollars: Brad Jacobs

What I learned from reading How To Make A Few Billion Dollars by Brad Jacobs.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders by investing in a subscription to Founders Notes ---- ...

23 Jan 20241h 12min

#334 Oprah

#334 Oprah

What I learned from reading the transcripts of Young Oprah on Her Life and Career and Oprah on Career, Life and Leadership.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders by inves...

16 Jan 20241h 9min

#333 Red Bull's Billionaire Maniac Founder: Dietrich Mateschitz

#333 Red Bull's Billionaire Maniac Founder: Dietrich Mateschitz

What I learned from reading The Red Bull Story by Wolfgang Fürweger and Red Bull's Billionaire Maniac by Duff McDonald.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders by investing...

8 Jan 20241h 8min

#332 Jesus

#332 Jesus

What I learned from reading Jesus: A Biography from a Believer by Paul Johnson.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders by investing in a subscription to Founders Notes ---...

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#331 Christian Dior

#331 Christian Dior

What I learned from reading Dior by Dior: The Autobiography of Christian Dior and Creators by Paul Johnson.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders by investing in a subscr...

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