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FoundersSeptember 1, 2019
#87 Thomas Watson (IBM)
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What I learned from reading The Maverick and His Machine: Thomas Watson Sr. and The Making of IBM by Kevin Maney. ---- ---- 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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“The speaker discusses a book they read about Thomas Watson Sr. and the creation of IBM, highlighting its insights into Watson's life and business practices.”
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“The speaker discusses reading 50 years of Warren Buffett's shareholder letters and mentions the hardcover book that only goes to 2014.”
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