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Leadership · 20 min

George Washington, Entrepreneur: How Our Founding Father's Private Business Pursuits Changed America and the World

By John Berlau

We often view George Washington as the stoic general or dignified president. This episode uncovers his lesser-known identity as a shrewd entrepreneur, whose innovative business ventures, risk-taking, and long-term economic vision were fundamental to his leadership and profoundly shaped the nascent United States.

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“We often view George Washington as the stoic general or dignified president. This episode uncovers his lesser-known identity as a shrewd entrepreneur, whose innovative business ventures, risk-taking, and long-term economic vision were fundamental to his leadership and profoundly shaped the nascent United States.”

— John Berlau, George Washington, Entrepreneur: How Our Founding Father's Private Business Pursuits Changed America and the World

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george washington, entrepreneurship, american history

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Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of george washington, entrepreneurship, american history and better judgment in how they apply it.

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John Berlau brings a credible and useful lens to george washington, entrepreneurship, american history, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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John Berlau

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