In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton dives into the fascinating journey of Reginald F. Lewis, whom Forbes called “the Jackie Robinson of Wall Street”. Lewis was a trailblazer in many respects, with a tenacious drive, determination & work ethic that busted through any barriers in the business world. Take a listen as Scott shares quite a journey from a “semi-tough” Baltimore neighborhood, through Harvard Law School, all the way to closing record-breaking deals on Wall Street. Reginald F. Lewis is an inspiring legend that more folks should know about.
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