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Mentioned in 13 episodes
Smartest Guys in the Room
Book • 2013
This book provides a meticulously researched and character-driven narrative of the Enron scandal.
It follows Enron's journey from obscurity to the top of the business world and its subsequent disastrous demise.
The authors, Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind, draw on unique sources to reveal the roles of key figures such as Ken Lay, Jeff Skilling, and Andy Fastow.
The book is a story of human weakness, hubris, and greed, and it serves as a microcosm of the flaws in American business.
The tenth-anniversary edition includes a new chapter revisiting the fall of Enron and its aftermath.
It follows Enron's journey from obscurity to the top of the business world and its subsequent disastrous demise.
The authors, Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind, draw on unique sources to reveal the roles of key figures such as Ken Lay, Jeff Skilling, and Andy Fastow.
The book is a story of human weakness, hubris, and greed, and it serves as a microcosm of the flaws in American business.
The tenth-anniversary edition includes a new chapter revisiting the fall of Enron and its aftermath.
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Auren Hoffman , influencing his views on unethical business practices at the time of the Enron scandal.
Auren Hoffman , influencing his views on unethical business practices at the time of the Enron scandal.
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$60M Exit, 25+ Deals, and Why Angel Investing Isn’t For Most | Auren Hoffman
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Shane Parrish as one of the most fascinating books of this generation, discussing Bethany McLean 's investigation into Enron.
Shane Parrish as one of the most fascinating books of this generation, discussing Bethany McLean 's investigation into Enron.
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#85 Bethany McLean: Crafting a Narrative
Mentioned by Pete McItus as an example of a book that fills knowledge gaps with details about Enron.
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1025: Boosting Your Learning and Presenting with the Science of Memory with Dr. Charan Ranganath
Mencionado en el podcast como el documental que explica la lógica de Skilling detrás del fraude de Enron.
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39. El fraude de ENRON: La primera GRAN ESTAFA que sacudió a Wall Street
Mentioned by Ravi Gupta as a book about the flaws in the US healthcare system and public health dialogue.
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America's Unhealthy Debate About The UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing
Mentioned by James McGinniss as a book that helps in understanding where we were, as a way to figure out where to go.
David vs. Goliath in Power Markets: Retail Electricity Provider + Battery Monetization — James McGinniss, CEO of David Energy
