#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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#234 Sam Walton: Made In America

#234 Sam Walton: Made In America

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#233 Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Max Levchin (PayPal)

#233 Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Max Levchin (PayPal)

What I learned from reading The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley by Jimmy Soni. ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Found...

23 Feb 20221h 53min

#232 Alexander the Great

#232 Alexander the Great

What I learned from reading Alexander the Great: The Brief Life and Towering Exploits of History's Greatest Conqueror--As Told By His Original Biographers by Arrian, Plutarch, and Quintus Curtius Rufu...

16 Feb 20221h 2min

#231 William Rosenberg (Founder of Dunkin Donuts)

#231 William Rosenberg (Founder of Dunkin Donuts)

What I learned from reading Time to Make the Donuts: The Founder of Dunkin Donuts Shares an American Journey by William Rosenberg. ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at...

12 Feb 20221h 18min

#230 Lucille Ball (TV's biggest star)

#230 Lucille Ball (TV's biggest star)

What I learned from reading Love, Lucy by Lucille Ball.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes.com ---- [3:19] Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life St...

7 Feb 20221h 3min

#229 Sidney Harman (Founder of Harman Kardon)

#229 Sidney Harman (Founder of Harman Kardon)

What I learned from reading Mind Your Own Business: A Maverick's Guide to Business, Leadership and Life by Sidney Harman ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders ...

30 Jan 20221h 34min

#228 Michael Bloomberg

#228 Michael Bloomberg

What I learned from reading Bloomberg by Michael Bloomberg.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes.com ---- [2:08] Answering to no one is the ultimate si...

27 Jan 20221h 20min

I read 66 biographies last year— Here are my top 10!

I read 66 biographies last year— Here are my top 10!

Here are 10 episodes to start with:  #168 Driven: An Autobiography by Larry Miller #171 The Billionaire Who Wasn't: How Chuck Feeney Secretly Made and Gave Away a Fortune #219 Anthony Bourdain: The De...

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