Standard Oil Part 1

We dive into original American capitalist mega winner, Standard Oil, and its legendary founder John D. Rockefeller. This company and man almost defy characterization - Elon, Bezos, Gates, Buffett... they've got nothing on old John D. Not only was Rockefeller the wealthiest person in modern human history, his company wrote the blueprint for today's corporations and everything we now know about business and capitalism. Pull up a chair and get ready to hear how this hillbilly, nobody kid from the sticks grew up to became the richest person in the world, creating a legend along the way that would become the American Dream...
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[@barkingchicken]

Can't wait to watch (so new) & listen to this episode, eager to see how the pod translates to video! Love having the show notes along with the video and audio!!

[@joshuaojo-aromokudu4176]

This is crazy. I've BEEEN waiting for Acquired video episodes lmao

[@lumengrave]

Only half way through and this episode is WILD!! Also love the video episodes, but it would be awesome to have a Ben and David dancing animation to match the intro music!

[@ebiekutanmichael7661]

Mhen... I'm publishing a newsletter issue on Standard Oil, about two years after this awesome episode. And this episode played a major part in my research. I love Acquired ❤️

[@edleonklinger]

This is a fantastic episode guys. Well-researched and very clearly laid out. And the KZbin format works well - keep it up!

[@chrispedersen2526]

Oh hell yeah, video episodes are here. I was so stoked about this episode coming out that I watched "There Will Be Blood" again last night to get extra pumped. "I drink your milkshake. I drink it up!"

[@ShivamSingh-jw8ey]

Love the additional video format availability 😄

[@BiteSizedBusiness]

Great companion to the book. Thank you. I've grown up loving Titan, so this video is super meaningful.

[@startups]

first

[@AcquiredFM]

squad!! :)

[@bjtreblig]

You would.

[@ozafter1]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@kevinkevinpham]

David! I have to say you also look like Sergio Ramos!

[@teragreg2927]

3.5k views?? How?? I thought maybe 350k at least.

[@byronja4296]

@7:24 The Start 🎉

[@randyking476]

Yes the way that these two are giggling about honest people getting screwed over, makes me think that they would sell there mother for a promise of 10% of the deal. Other than that, good episode.