Reading rank 268
When Money Was in Fashion: Henry Goldman, Goldman Sachs, and the Founding of Wall Street
, subject: Henry Goldman, Goldman Sachs, and early Wall Street, 2011
Henry Goldman found opportunity in lending to developing businesses and an ignored underwriting market, yet his forced exit warns about ownership and control.
67
Coverage Score
3
Scored evidence
About the book
June Breton Fisher traces Henry Goldman's role in shaping Goldman Sachs and the development of modern Wall Street, including the partnership conflicts that led to his departure.
Why read it
Best if you want a founder story about spotting overlooked financial markets and the cost of leaving partner conflict and control unresolved.
Key themes
- Finance the markets others overlook
- Complementary partners, unresolved conflict
Evidence and original sources
Source: official Founders episode — #253
This record is supported by 7 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.
- Henry Goldman (Goldman Sachs) — Episode is presented as a dedicated discussion of this book.