The Founder of Rolex: Hans Wilsdorf

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

July 8, 2024

Duration

48m

Channel

Founders Podcast

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

What I learned from reading about Hans Wilsdorf and the founding of Rolex. https://www.founderspodcast.com/ Full Transcript and Show Notes: https://www.founderspodcast.com/episodes/6536480/senra-351-the-founder-of-rolex-hans-wilsdorf David Senra: https://x.com/FoundersPodcast?s=20

🎤 SPEAKERS

• David Senra

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  Host of the Founders Podcast, known for solo episodes distilling biographies and lessons from notable founders.

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Founders Podcast, featuring David Senra, The Founder of Rolex: Hans Wilsdorf explores orphan Hans Wilsdorf Bet on Wristwatches and Built Rolex Orphaned at 12, Wilsdorf was sent to boarding school after his uncles liquidated the family business, where he learned languages that later led to a job with a Swiss watch exporter and an education in international business.

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