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Apr 2025
58m 47s

Henry Singleton: The Greatest Capital Al...

Shane Parrish
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If Warren Buffett is the king of capital allocation—Henry Singleton is the ghost. Singleton built one of the most successful conglomerates in American history, transforming business while remaining virtually unknown. While Wall Street chased fads, Singleton, who could play chess blindfolded, quietly turned industrial conglomerate Teledyne into a business jug ... Show More
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