Episode 7: Jane Friedman + Michael Lewis’s ‘Flash Boys’




Breaking The Mold show

Summary: <br> Episode 7:<br> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Friedman">Jane Friedman</a> joins Evan and guest co-host Dan to talk through<br> her publishing career as an “experienced” entrepreneur after holding the CEO<br> role for 10 years at Harper Collins.   Jane is remarkable for her ability to excel as a CEO where she trusts her gut over any financial model.  Jane has a vendetta against spreadsheets as you will hear.  As she discusses her new business <a href="http://www.openroadmedia.com/about-open-road-integrated-media.aspx">Open Road Integrated Media</a>, tune in to Jane’s warning that<br> “starting a company from zero…Man, that is a whole another game.  I had no<br> idea”. Jane also addresses the role gender played in her career and<br> answers whether Rupert Murdoch reads.   <br> <br> <br> <br> Evan and Dan open the show with their own assessment of the<br> issues that <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Flash-Boys-Wall-Street-Revolt/dp/0393244660">Michael Lewis</a> brought to the public around High Frequency Training<br> and compares it to buying a bike on Black Friday. Urologists continue to download the podcasts in droves for just this type of metaphor.<br> <br> <br>