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May 22, 2024

Cornelius Vanderbilt

Cornelius Vanderbilt

Episode 32: Cornelius Vanderbilt, American business pioneer in the shipping and railroad industries. Vanderbilt was one of the weathliest Americans of all time and transformed the geography of the United States.  Learn more about his leadership style, how he...

Episode 32: Cornelius Vanderbilt, American business pioneer in the shipping and railroad industries. Vanderbilt was one of the weathliest Americans of all time and transformed the geography of the United States. Learn more about his leadership style, how he built his empires, and his philanthropic legacy.

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