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The Richest Americans Ever, SpaceX's Mega Merger, and Regret Investing Too Conservatively – Episode 175
In this episode of The Liquidity Event, Shane is joined by John Owens to dig into wealth, concentration, and how quickly the winners in American capitalism can change. They start with a look at the richest Americans in history, adjusted for inflation, and why names like Rockefeller and Carnegie still matter when thinking about today's tech billionaires. The conversation explores why extreme wealth is often built through concentration, why staying on top is so hard, and what the constantly shifting list of the largest U.S. companies tells us about diversification and long-term investing.
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