My Conversation with Brad Jacobs

“One of the most important things that I learned from Brad Jacobs is the importance of working with the smartest and most talented people you can. Brad says the most important thing that a CEO does is recruit superlative people.”

“The speaker references reading Michael Dell's autobiography, which provides insights into building a business that is natural to oneself.”

“The speaker mentions a book published by two MBA students that includes interviews with technology company founders like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.”

“Ed Thorpe, the first person to invent a quantitative hedge fund, writes this book in the 1960s called Being a Dealer.”

“The speaker mentions they are writing a sequel to their book titled How to Make a Few Billion Dollars.”

“The speaker reveals the title of their upcoming sequel will be How to Make a Few More Billion Dollars.”

“I just read this book translated from French about the Michelin family dynasty, which starts out in 1891 selling tires in France.”

“The founder of Southwest Airlines, known for his profitable company in an industry where bankruptcy is common, and his unique lifestyle choices.”

“The founder of FedEx, admired for his integrity and operational challenges in creating a complex logistics company.”

“Sam Walton wrote his autobiography, sharing lessons from his six-decade long career, especially during his battle with cancer.”

“The book discusses the chronology of the universe and key events over billions of years, which resonated with the speaker's thoughts on time.”

“The autobiography discusses the importance of investing in technology and how it can provide a competitive advantage.”

“The speaker mentions reading 'Poor Charlie's Almanack' and how it influenced his understanding of incentives and human behavior.”