It's the Season 3 Finale! We answer listener questions and meet the Yogurt King of New York:  Chobani's founder, Hamdi Ulkaya. From nomadic Turkish farmer to millionaire milk mogul, Ulkaya became known as the Anti-CEO, prioritizing people over profit and creating one of the fastest growing food companies in America. 

Correction: We said the Chobani Idaho factory was in Idaho falls. It is actually in Twin Falls. Thanks to the listener who pointed that out! 

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Timestamps & Links: 

01:30 - Listener Questions

• How did you guys come up with this idea for the podcast?
• What’s the best / juiciest piece of corporate gossip that didn’t make the cut?
• Why are your seasons so short? I would pay for a subscription to get a weekly episode until the end of time!
• I'm a final year student in finance and I'm worried I have made a terrible mistake studying this degree, as it seems that corporations mostly cause more harm than [good], and benefits an elite few. is there any field you would recommend where I could use my degree for good? Is there a way that finance can be a force for good?
• Given the intricate web of corporate scandals involving entities like FTX, McKinsey, Koch Industries, SVB, etc. I'm curious to know: What common threads or distinct patterns have you observed across these cases, and how do these scandals reflect broader issues within the corporate landscape?
• Have there been any surprising twists or unique aspects in these stories that stand out to you guys, providing deeper insights into the world of corporate misconduct

18:00 - Chobani's Anti CEO 

Links: 

The Profile Dossier: Hamdi Ulukaya, the Shepherd-Turned-Billionaire CEO

Chobani CEO says pulling IPO was one of the best decisions company has made

Chobani hired hundreds of refugees at its plants. Average tenure now exceeds industry average

Chobani’s CEO is giving up to 10 percent of his company to employees

Capitalism and Humanitarianism Can Coexist. Chobani's CEO Is Trying to Prove It