Book · 2018 · Biography & Autobiography
I Love Capitalism!
An American Story
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Two books i wanted to recommend to both of you i just read a book uh called i love capitalism have you guys read that yet no it's the guy ken langone or something the guy who did home depot.
Jason Calacanis · This Week in Startups · Aug 2020 Listen at 3:52 The best things said about it
This leads to a big fight, like a big fight between Arthur and Bernie and Ken, as chronicled in Ken's book, I Love Capitalism, because Bernie's still on the board at this point, and I think pretty severely damages their relationship going forward.
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Why people recommend it
I Love Capitalism! by Ken Langone is a memoir and business book detailing the co-founder's journey of building Home Depot and his perspectives on the American capitalist system. The book was featured across multiple podcast episodes on All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg and This Week in Startups, where Jason Calacanis consistently recommended it to his co-hosts and listeners. Calacanis praised it as a great and interesting story about capitalism and the historical founding of the major retailer, highlighting his enjoyment of the author's narrative style. Additionally, David Rosenthal referenced the text on Acquired while breaking down boardroom conflicts and CEO succession struggles involving the company's early leadership. Calacanis also brought up the biography during discussions regarding employee stock purchase plans, noting that the volume resonated with his interests. Overall, podcast hosts and guests highlighted the publication for its engaging look into entrepreneurial history, corporate governance battles, and the personal experiences of a self-made billionaire navigating the retail industry over several decades.
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Jason Calacanis two books i wanted to recommend to both of you i just read a book uh called i love capitalism have you guys… 4
“did you ever read i love capitalism by ken langone it sounds right up my alley co-founder of the home depot really good book i like it”
“another uh interesting book you might like i love capitalism by ken langone who um you know built uh he built uh home depot and it's a pretty great story about both stories of capitalism”
“and uh another uh interesting book you might like i love capitalism by ken langone who um you know built uh he built uh home depot and it's a pretty great story about both stories of capitalism and i think you all like them”
“two books i wanted to recommend to both of you i just read a book uh called i love capitalism have you guys read that yet no it's the guy ken langone or something the guy who did home depot”
David Rosenthal This leads to a big fight, like a big fight between Arthur and Bernie and Ken, as chronicled in Ken's book,… 1
“This leads to a big fight, like a big fight between Arthur and Bernie and Ken, as chronicled in Ken's book, I Love Capitalism, because Bernie's still on the board at this point, and I think pretty severely damages their relationship going forward.”
