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John D. Rockefeller comments on Newspapers
A few comments, found in the Rockefeller archives, underscore the vital role newspapers had (and, to some extent, still have) in maintaining capitalism…
May 4

April 2026

John D. Rockefeller on Napoleon Bonaparte
Rockefeller explores how would Bonaparte do as a businessman...
Apr 10

March 2026

Harrison McCain: Single-Minded Purpose
How a farm boy built the world's largest french fry empire, without leaving his small town.
Mar 24
Will Thorndike: Serial Acquirers Talk (Transcript)
Transcript of the Will Thorndike talk at Serial Acquirers.
Mar 22
JW Marriott: How a Root Beer Stand Grew into a Global Hotel Company
The founder of the world's largest hotel chain never wanted to build hotels. He sold root beer, invented airline food, and only built hotels because his…
Mar 21
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