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Ben Franklin: Founding Father of Microfinance and Open-Source Tech
Ben Franklin: Founding Father of Microfinance and Open-Source Tech
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Oct 2, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
If you want someone to manage your money then you better pay them. That’s just one lesson from Ben Franklin’s complicated financial life. Robert Brokamp talks with Michael Meyer, author of “Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet: The Favorite Founder's Divisive Death, Enduring Afterlife, and Blueprint for American Prosperity” about: - Franklin's mistakes in estate planning - The power of small, anonymous donations - Other fun facts about America's first celebrity Host: Robert Brokamp Guest: Michael Meyer Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl
Released:
Oct 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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