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Vanderbilt's Impact
- Cornelius Vanderbilt amassed immense wealth, epitomizing the entrepreneur as a champion of the people.
- His fortune at death equaled 5% of total US currency in circulation, a testament to his dominance.
Pre-Corporate Era
- Vanderbilt's career began in a pre-corporate era, showcasing his radical transformation of American business.
- He transitioned from a time when "businessman" was an unknown term to a corporate industrial economy.
Early Competition
- At age six, Vanderbilt won a horse race, foreshadowing his lifelong competitive drive.
- This early victory instilled a love for competition that fueled his business ventures.