Hernán Cortés
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Spanish adventurer and conquistador who independently led the conquest of the Aztec Empire, driven by a desire for gold.
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Videos Mentioning Hernán Cortés
Silvio Micali: Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Algorand, Bitcoin & Ethereum | Lex Fridman Podcast #168
Lex Fridman
The Spanish conquistador, whose act of sinking his own ships before invading Mexico is used as an example of embracing limitations to achieve success.
Markets turn Trump, Long rates spike, Election home stretch, Influencer mania, Saving Starbucks
All-In Podcast
A historical figure whose strategy of 'burning the boats' symbolizes committing fully to a venture without a safety net, which is argued to be essential for achieving greatness in startups.
Civilization #44: The Spanish Conquest of the New World
Predictive History
Spanish adventurer and conquistador who independently led the conquest of the Aztec Empire, driven by a desire for gold.