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The Foundation That Said No to a Merger — and What Novo Nordisk Built Instead

Novo Nordisk's board had a merger agreed and the bankers in the room. The nonprofit foundation that governs the company asked one question: what problem does this solve? Eric Ries on why that "no" kept the R&D intact that went on to produce its GLP-1 breakthrough.

Historical example only; not a view on any company's securities.

Full episode: https://www.theinvestorrelationspodcast.com/learn-to-become-incorruptible-with-eric-ries/
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learn-to-become-incorruptible-with-eric-ries/id1791628629?i=1000769626531&uo=4
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MJT2ENfy2Sty9ErekQeJA

Guest: Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup and Incorruptible, founder of the Long-Term Stock Exchange — https://www.linkedin.com/in/eries/
Host: Joshua Wilson — https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/

Educational content only. Nothing here is investment, legal or tax advice, or a solicitation.

Full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YjyK__q1Kvg

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