Founders
Episodes
#431 How Henry Singleton Worked
This episode explores Henry Singleton, the mathematician-turned-CEO of Teledyne, who achieved extraordinary returns through masterful capital allocation.
#430 How to Write Ads That Sell
This episode explores the timeless advertising principles of Claude Hopkins, drawing from his books *Scientific Advertising* and *My Life in Advertising*.
#429 Bob Dylan's Autobiography
This episode explores Bob Dylan’s memoir *Chronicles: Volume 1*, highlighting his transformation from Bobby Zimmerman to a cultural icon.
#428 How Claude Shannon Worked
This episode explores the life and mindset of Claude Shannon, father of the information age, through the lens of the book *A Mind at Play*.
#427 How Raymond Plank Built a $50 Billion Oil Company
This episode summarizes Raymond Plank’s memoir, *A Small Difference*, detailing his journey from a farm boy to the founder of Apache Corporation.
#426 How Obsession Built Christopher Nolan
This episode analyzes Christopher Nolan’s career through Tom Schaeffer’s book, highlighting his obsessive craftsmanship and analog lifestyle.
#425 The Merchant Bankers
The host analyzes Joseph Westberg’s *The Merchant Bankers*, exploring how historic families like the Rothschilds and Warburgs built wealth through…
#424 Peter Thiel on How to Build a Creative Monopoly
The host revisits Peter Thiel’s *Zero to One*, emphasizing the importance of building creative monopolies through definitive long-term planning rather than competing in crowded markets.