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E43: The Silicon Valley Canon, Smart Contracts, and the Yen Carry Trade
"The Riff" with Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg
History Illuminates Shareholder Activism
Shareholder activism has deep roots, as illustrated by Benjamin Graham's actions in the 1920s with a company linked to Standard Oil. Graham discovered that this company, while not disclosing valuable financial assets to investors, was reporting them to regulators. Recognizing the potential value, he advocated for the distribution of these assets to shareholders, showcasing how early examples of activism laid the groundwork for modern private equity strategies in public markets.
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