The Biography of John Malone (Cable Cowboy)

What I learned from reading "Cable Cowboy: John Malone and the Rise of the Modern Cable Business" (https://a.co/d/4f4ollV) by Mark Robichaux. https://www.founderspodcast.com/ Full Transcript and Show Notes: https://www.founderspodcast.com/episodes/4886903/senra-john-malone-the-rise-of-the-modern-cable-business David Senra: https://x.com/FoundersPodcast?s=20

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Oct 17, 20231h 1mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: October 17, 2023
Duration: 1h 1m
Channel: Founders Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

What I learned from reading "Cable Cowboy: John Malone and the Rise of the Modern Cable Business" (https://a.co/d/4f4ollV) by Mark Robichaux. https://www.founderspodcast.com/ Full Transcript and Show Notes: https://www.founderspodcast.com/episodes/4886903/senra-john-malone-the-rise-of-the-modern-cable-business David Senra: https://x.com/FoundersPodcast?s=20

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David Senra
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Host of the Founders Podcast, known for solo narrated biography-style episodes about business leaders.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Founders Podcast, featuring David Senra, The Biography of John Malone (Cable Cowboy) explores john Malone: Cable Cowboy Who Built TCI Through Leverage and Deals David Senra recounts how Bob Magness, a gambling rancher, started TCI in 1952 after hearing about community antenna TV from hitchhikers, then hired Malone in 1972 when debt and stress became overwhelming.

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