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What Happened to the Vanderbilt Dynasty?

What Happened to the Vanderbilt Dynasty?

FromCFO Bookshelf


What Happened to the Vanderbilt Dynasty?

FromCFO Bookshelf

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jul 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Can you name any recent descendants of Cornelius Vanderbilt who didn't build one but two massive fortunes during the Gilded Age? After the third and fourth generations, the money started evaporating quickly, but why?Katherine Howe is the co-author of Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty. During this conversation, we explore some of the fascinating stories she uncovered with her co-author, Anderson Cooper that spans six generations of the Vanderbilt family.
Released:
Jul 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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CFO Bookshelf is based on the popular monthly newsletter by CFOBookshelf.com. Each week, a business author or thought leader is interviewed where practical insights can be applied by financial leaders. The show was founded by a pioneer in the part-time CFO business.