This week, we dive into Roman history and discuss one of Julius Caesar's greatest rival, Marcus Crassus. Remembered as a mere side character in the story of Julius Caesar, Crassus was a great man in his own right. Crassus was not only known as the "richest man in Rome", he also defeated Spartacus and ruthlessly ended the largest slave rebellion in Roman history. Marcus Crassus, Julius Caesar, and Pompey Magnus formed the first triumvirate, and through their collective power, wealth, talent, and competition was able to impose their will on the Roman state. The modern parallel between powerful men such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg and their competition is also discussed.