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Richard White

Author and Stanford Professor

Top 3 podcasts with Richard White

Ranked by the Snipd community
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Jun 16, 2024 • 1h

Why Richard White avoids risk at all costs

Richard White, former AC/DC luthier, shares his journey to becoming Australia's 11th richest person. From music dreams to founding Wise Tech Global, he discusses cash flow challenges, ASX listing, global growth strategies, and reflections on entrepreneurship.
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Jul 24, 2023 • 50min

Wicked Words - Richard White: Who Killed Jane Stanford?

Richard White, an author and Stanford Professor, discusses the troubled legacy and mysterious death of Jane Stanford, co-founder of Stanford University. Topics covered include the complicated history of Jane Stanford, the financial challenges faced by Stanford University, proposed reforms that threatened the survival of the university, a near miss with poisoned water, the aftermath of Jane Stanford's death, and the hidden secrets of her life.
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May 22, 2019 • 26min

Gilded Rage

Richard White, an accomplished author and historian renowned for his insights into the Gilded Age, explores the unsettling parallels between then and now. He discusses Andrew Carnegie's dual legacy of philanthropy and worker exploitation, questioning if today's billionaires mirror this behavior. The conversation critiques modern mega-philanthropy’s social impact and advocates for a fairer wealth distribution. White also highlights the pressing need to address growing inequality and the ethical responsibilities tied to immense wealth.