Episode Mentions
Sleepy History · Jan 18, 2026
Nabisco
“R.J. Reynolds acquired Nabisco for $4.9B in 1985; attempted diversification from tobacco; subject of major 1989 leveraged buyout”
Packaging Innovation and Consumer TrustBrand Consolidation and Trust FormationCompetitive Product Knockoffs and IP Protection
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Bred To Lead | With Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs · Jan 15, 2026
Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? IBM’s Comeback and the Healthcare Lesson
“Company where Lou Gerstner worked before his appointment as IBM CEO”
Organizational transformation and turnaround strategySystem design vs. personnel management in organizational changeInvisible beliefs and cultural assumptions limiting organizational performance
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Thoughts on the Market · Jan 7, 2026
A Revolution in Credit Markets
“Referenced as one of first junk bond investments in early LBO market; iconic 1980s leveraged buyout deal”
Leverage Lending Guidelines and Regulatory RelaxationPrivate Credit Market Evolution and GrowthDigital Infrastructure Financing
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