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Judy Faulkner: Bill Gates Meets Willy Wonka in Epic's 82-Yr-Old Healthcare Software Titan | Private Empire & Legacy Key Takeaways Judy Faulkner built Epic Systems from $70,000 in startup money in 1979 to a $4.9 billion company Epic now controls 42.3% of the U.S. hospital electronic health record market Faulkner maintains a $7.8 billion net worth while keeping Epic completely private The company serves 325 million patients worldwide through its healthcare software Epic added 176 hospitals in 2024, its largest market share gain ever Faulkner ranks #3 on Forbes America's Self-Made Women list The company faces antitrust scrutiny from competitors and regulators Epic operates from a fantastical Wisconsin campus that resembles a theme park OUTLINE The Basement Billionaire, From $70K to $7.8B Without Going Public Epic's Market Domination, 42.3% Share and Growing Fast The Willy Wonka Campus, Where Healthcare Software Gets Weird Private Empire Strategy, Why Judy Never Sold O...

Rep. Bresnahan Stock Scandal: Medicaid Vote Trades Risk GOP Seat Key Takeaways Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. made 626 stock trades since taking office, ranking second-most active in Congress Sold UPMC hospital bonds worth $100,001–$250,000 one month after voting for budget cuts threatening rural hospitals Dumped Centene Medicaid stock before its 40% value drop following healthcare cuts Democrats target his swing Pennsylvania seat for 2026 midterms over trading scandal Republicans privately worry the controversy could cost them a crucial House seat NRDC Action Fund launched six-figure ad campaign against Bresnahan Public support for congressional trading bans reaches 86% Bresnahan introduced TRUST Act trading ban bill after criticism mounted The Freshman Congressman Who Couldn't Stop Trading Rob Bresnahan Jr. walked into Congress with a businessman's swagger and a reformer's promise. The wealthy former CEO told Pennsylvania voters he'd clean up Washington. Instead, he'...

Chris Voss: Trump's Tactical Empathy in Dealmaking | Hostage Negotiator Analysis Key Takeaways Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator with 25 years and 150+ cases, analyzes Trump's negotiation style through the lens of "tactical empathy" Tactical empathy differs from regular empathy , it's understanding opponents without agreeing with them Trump shows split personality: public bluster versus private dealmaking success Voss credits Trump's Middle East breakthroughs to intuitive grasp of adversaries' motivations The negotiation expert distinguishes between Trump's social media persona and actual negotiating abilities Key techniques include mirroring, strategic self-criticism, and vocal tone management Trump's approach demonstrates "highly evolved" understanding of others' perspectives in high-stakes situations Article Outline The FBI Hostage Negotiator's Perspective on Presidential Dealmaking Tactical Empathy: The Cold Sci...