Episode

#34 Jay Gould Master of Wall Street & King of the Railroads

Podcast: Deeply Driven | Business History & Entrepreneur Stories
Published: Jun 30, 2026
Duration seconds: 7709
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Jay Gould built Wall Street's biggest fortune by age 36 through ruthless deal-making, a relentless work ethic, and not giving a damn what anyone thought of him. This episode breaks down what we can learn from his rise in business.