Good Bad Billionaire

Michael Bloomberg: Market master

Dec 12, 2023

Former mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, discusses his journey from being fired on Wall Street to becoming a billionaire. The podcast explores his contradictory personality, the influence of the Bloomberg terminal, allegations of harassment and discrimination against him, his mayoral race, and his failed presidential campaign.

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Michael Bloomberg

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Michael Bloomberg made his fortune through his company, Bloomberg LP, and the Bloomberg Terminal.

Bloomberg's mayoral tenure was controversial, with allegations of sexism and harassment at his company.

Bloomberg is known for his philanthropy, having donated billions and committing to give away the majority of his wealth.

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Wealth and Financial Success

Michael Bloomberg is the 11th richest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of around $96 billion. He made his wealth primarily through his company, Bloomberg LP, and the Bloomberg Terminal, which is widely used in the financial industry.

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Introduction

2min

The Rise of Michael Bloomberg

14min

From Millionaire to Billionaire: The Journey of Setting Up Innovative Market Solutions

2min

The Rise of the Bloomberg Machine

10min

Allegations of Harassment and Discrimination Against Michael Bloomberg

3min

Burger Bar Boys and Michael Bloomberg's Mayoral Race

5min

Michael Bloomberg's Return and Presidential Campaign

13min

Michael Bloomberg, Holiday Plans, and an Upcoming Episode

3min

How did being fired from Wall Street lead Michael Bloomberg to a $96 billion fortune and a failed presidential campaign? Journalist Zing Tsjeng and BBC business editor Simon Jack try to understand this man of contradictions. A brash playboy and thoughtful data nerd, a lifelong Democrat who became the Republican mayor of New York, a plutocrat who spent $1 billion self-funding a short-lived presidential campaign, and one of the world’s greatest philanthropists.

In the podcast that uncovers how the world's wealthiest people made their money and asks if they are good or bad for the planet, Zing and Simon judge a man whose eponymous Bloomberg terminal sits on desks throughout the financial world, and helps make people incredibly rich.

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Good Bad Billionaire

Michael Bloomberg: Market master

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Wealth and Financial Success

Political Career and Controversies

Philanthropy

Influence and Power

Legacy and Impact

Wall Street's Bright Kid

Mint Unlimited: A New Way to Save Money

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts