Kochland

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This account reveals how the largest private company in the world became a dominant force in modern corporate America. Koch Industries boasts an annual revenue surpassing that of Goldman Sachs, Facebook, and U.S. Steel combined, yet remains largely unknown to the public due to the secrecy maintained by the billionaire Koch brothers. For over fifty years, CEO Charles Koch has operated the company with a focus on long-term profits, employing strategies that emphasize patience, learning from mistakes, and instilling a culture of free-market ruthlessness among employees. These tactics have made him and his brother David wealthier than Bill Gates. However, the narrative also explores the darker implications of their success, shedding light on the decline of unions, the widening income gap, stalled climate progress, and the corporate influence on politics. This meticulously researched work, seven years in the making, reads like a thriller, featuring larger-than-life characters and conflicts. It chronicles the journey of a private company that consolidated immense power over fifty years, ultimately reshaping capitalism into a system that feels increasingly alienating to many Americans today.