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#384 Ken Griffin: Founder of Citadel and Citadel Securities

Apr 1, 2025 · 1h 6m
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  • Ken Griffin founded Citadel 35 years ago and Citadel Securities 23 years ago, earning reputations as a 'Winner' and 'Killer' among peers and super-successful entrepreneurs
  • He appeared as a 19-year-old in Ed Thorp's autobiography and displayed intense competitive drive during major market events like the Enron blowup
  • Griffin is consistently recommended as the smartest person and best business operator by other successful people, demonstrating decades of sustained competitive excellence

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