How John D. Rockefeller Sr. Becomes a Billionaire and Built America’s Greatest Fortune

Welcome to Papi University! In today’s deep dive, we uncover the extraordinary life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. — the man who built Standard Oil, became America’s first billionaire, and left behind a legacy that still shapes our world today. Get the book here: https://amzn.to/41ZPWNv Was Rockefeller a ruthless monopolist, crushing competitors to control 90% of the oil industry? Or was he a visionary philanthropist, giving away billions to science, medicine, and education? In this full documentary-style breakdown of Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. by Ron Chernow, we’ll explore: ✅ His poor beginnings and family struggles ✅ The rise of Standard Oil and the monopoly era ✅ The controversies, scandals, and government breakup of his empire ✅ His secretive personal life and disciplined character ✅ How he invented modern philanthropy and reshaped charity forever ✅ The lasting lessons of power, money, and legacy By the end, you’ll see why Rockefeller remains one of the most complex and fascinating figures in history. If you love business history, biographies, and life-changing lessons from history’s greatest minds, make sure to subscribe to Papi University for more content like this. John D. Rockefeller biography Titan Ron Chernow summary Rockefeller documentary richest man in history Standard Oil history robber barons of America Rockefeller philanthropy history of billionaires Papi University book summaries American business tycoons #Rockefeller #BusinessHistory #TitanBook #PapiUniversity #Documentary #Billionaire #StandardOil #Philanthropy #HistoryChannelStyle #BookSummary