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The Early Death of The Co-Founder of Adidas
47:38 - 51:24 (03:46)
The co-founder of Adidas, Adi Dassler, died at the age of 51 due to cancer. He spent the end of his life writing notes to people, but it was a sad way to say goodbye to his friends.
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The speaker shares a story about a man who died at an early age of 51 from cancer and was writing notes to people before his death.
47:38 - 49:42 (02:04)
Summary
The speaker shares a story about a man who died at an early age of 51 from cancer and was writing notes to people before his death. The story highlights the sadness of fearing one's friends in such a situation.
ChapterThe Early Death of The Co-Founder of Adidas
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PodcastFounders
Horst Dassler, son of Adidas founder Dassler, was instrumental in transforming the shoe company into a global brand by utilizing resourceful players that would hand out Adidas boots at match days and cultivate friendships at local bars.
49:42 - 51:24 (01:42)
Summary
Horst Dassler, son of Adidas founder Dassler, was instrumental in transforming the shoe company into a global brand by utilizing resourceful players that would hand out Adidas boots at match days and cultivate friendships at local bars. Dassler's approach to breaking into new markets was a labor-intensive process, requiring sacrifices in other areas, but successfully established Adidas as a giant global company.