Episode Appearances
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · May 24, 2026
689: Eric Ries - The Costco Hot Dog, Why Good Companies Go Bad, Financial Gravity, Building Incorruptible Organizations, and The Lean Startup's Unfinished Business
“Rose from stockboy to executive at FedMart; co-founded Costco with Saul Price; famous for 'kill you' hot dog quote”
Corporate governance and fiduciary duty structuresPurpose-driven business models and conscious capitalismShareholder primacy vs. stakeholder capitalism
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The a16z Show · May 5, 2026
Building Blackstone, Backing Costco, with Tony James
“Recruited from Price Club; described as one of best executives James has met; relentless focus on customer value and execution.”
Building and scaling investment firms across decadesMerchant banking and principal investing strategyPrivate equity and LBO market evolution (1980s-2000s)
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Acquired · Nov 18, 2024
IKEA
“Interviewed for research; discussed IKEA's influence on Costco and admiration for IKEA's business model”
Flat-pack furniture design and manufacturingFoundation-based corporate ownership structuresSupply chain strategy and supplier relationships
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