Enron: From power to prison

We dive into one of the biggest business scandals in history - the rise and fall of Enron. We explore the tantalizing question: was the intention to betray there from the start, or did it develop over time? See how ambition and greed fueled influential players to ignore red flags and warnings, perpetuating a monstrous scheme. Don't miss this riveting tale of corporate deception – hit play and uncover the shocking truth behind Enron's epic collapse! 0:00 - Intro 0:16 - Enron gets a name 3:49 - First trading scandal 6:50 - Traders at Enron 8:19 - Enron’s idea on becoming an investment bank 12:45 - Enron becomes investment bank 14:00 - Convincing Skilling to leave Mckinsey and join Enron 16:28 - Mark to market account Leave a comment and share your thoughts! Watch the FULL episode at: https://youtu.be/GnK9tw5mkpk More like this: https://youtu.be/MqjtmWEckBo Follow Acquired: Instagram: [https://instagram.com/acquired.fm] Twitter: [https://twitter.com/AcquiredFM] Tiktok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@acquiredfm] Visit our website: [https://www.acquired.fm/] #Enronscandal #fraud #businessfraud #enronfraud #business #enronfail #enronlies #jeffreyskilling #andrewfastow #kennethlay #techpodcast #businesspodcast