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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.
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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
george washington, entrepreneurship, american history
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