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Michael Bloomberg's career pivot after Salomon Brothers firing

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Michael Bloomberg, a prominent figure in media, politics, and philanthropy, was fired from his role as a partner at Salomon Brothers after 15 years. This event, which occurred approximately 44 years ago, spurred him to found his own company, Innovative Market Solutions, the precursor to Bloomberg LLC. Bloomberg views this setback as a pivotal opportunity that shaped his career and philanthropic endeavors. AI

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Michael Bloomberg's career pivot after Salomon Brothers firing

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Emma Burleigh ·

    Billionaire Mike Bloomberg was fired after dedicating 15 years of his career to Salomon Brothers—the next morning, he founded his media empire

    Mike Bloomberg started at Salomon Brothers as a clerk making $9,000 a year, making his way up to partner, before getting the boot. He has no hard feelings, and learned critical lessons from the rejection.

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