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This podcast explores the rise and fall of Bernie Ebbers, the charismatic yet controversial founder of WorldCom. From humble beginnings as a milkman to building a telecommunications empire worth billions, Ebbers' success was marked by relentless acquisitions and staggering growth. However, his downfall, due to one of the largest accounting frauds in history, left shareholders, employees, and the business world in shock. Discover the highs, lows, and lessons from this corporate saga.
By The Ideas DistilleryThis podcast explores the rise and fall of Bernie Ebbers, the charismatic yet controversial founder of WorldCom. From humble beginnings as a milkman to building a telecommunications empire worth billions, Ebbers' success was marked by relentless acquisitions and staggering growth. However, his downfall, due to one of the largest accounting frauds in history, left shareholders, employees, and the business world in shock. Discover the highs, lows, and lessons from this corporate saga.