Meet the father, or, “The General” of venture capital.
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Jun
Jun
In Silicon Valley, CA, the story of great businesses starting out of a garage are not just lore, it is reality! Learn how John Bean went from a small garage operation to a large corporation after retirement.
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Jan
Jan
Discover how William A. Clark started his career, struggling to work between three jobs, to becoming one of the richest men in the US.
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Jul
Jul
We all know of the names Ford, Chevy, Chrysler, Buick and Dodge when it comes to the automotive world, but have you heard of Fisher?
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Apr
Apr
The wealthiest retailer in history is surprisingly not who you might think it is! Discover who was America’s first retail giant.
07
Jan
Jan
Have you ever wondered about those reflective bumps on the freeway? Listen to this…
07
Aug
Aug
George Pullman’s rapid rise to fame and fortune came with the introduction of his new and improved Pullman Sleeping Car. Hear about how his fame and fortune took a terrible downward turn.
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Mar
Mar
Robert Dollar made his fortune in the shipping industry. Hear how he took advantage of the Jones Act and mail contracts to create his empire.
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Dec
Dec
Edward Doheny found fame and fortune in the oil making business. Yet with all of the money in the world, his life took a turn for the worst. Listen and learn.
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Oct
Oct
John D. Hertz, founder of the Yellow Cab Company and Hertz Drive UR Self was a pioneer in taxi and rental car services. Here is his story.