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99. Industrial Espionage: The Downfall of a Great American Company with Aaron Stark

June 12, 2023
99. Industrial Espionage: The Downfall of a Great American Company with Aaron Stark
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99. Industrial Espionage: The Downfall of a Great American Company with Aaron Stark
Jun 12, 2023

Today, Justin speaks with Aaron Stark. Aaron served in the US Army as an Apache helicopter pilot, including on two tours in Afghanistan. He finished his term of service teaching at his alma mater, West Point Military Academy, as an assistant professor of economics after completing his Master's in Business administration at Harvard University, and he now works as a chief of staff at a Fortune 500 tech company. Today, Aaron is discussing the story of the Waltham Watch Company, headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and how they were targeted by the Swiss watch industry at a time when Waltham was poised to dominate the global market through its development and use of cutting edge technology, leaving the antiquated Swiss industry far behind. A pair of Swiss spies infiltrated the company in a last ditch effort to save their own nation's failing industry and succeeded beyond anyone's expectations.

Connect with Aaron:
aaronstarkbooks.com
LinkedIn: Aaron Stark
Twitter: @DisruptingTime

Download a free sample of Aaron's book here:

https://disruptingtime.subscribemenow.com/

Check out Aaron's book, Disrupting Time, here.

https://amzn.to/42G6aIN


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Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here.
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Today, Justin speaks with Aaron Stark. Aaron served in the US Army as an Apache helicopter pilot, including on two tours in Afghanistan. He finished his term of service teaching at his alma mater, West Point Military Academy, as an assistant professor of economics after completing his Master's in Business administration at Harvard University, and he now works as a chief of staff at a Fortune 500 tech company. Today, Aaron is discussing the story of the Waltham Watch Company, headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and how they were targeted by the Swiss watch industry at a time when Waltham was poised to dominate the global market through its development and use of cutting edge technology, leaving the antiquated Swiss industry far behind. A pair of Swiss spies infiltrated the company in a last ditch effort to save their own nation's failing industry and succeeded beyond anyone's expectations.

Connect with Aaron:
aaronstarkbooks.com
LinkedIn: Aaron Stark
Twitter: @DisruptingTime

Download a free sample of Aaron's book here:

https://disruptingtime.subscribemenow.com/

Check out Aaron's book, Disrupting Time, here.

https://amzn.to/42G6aIN


Connect with Spycraft 101:
Check out Justin's latest release, Covert Arms, here.
spycraft101.com
IG: @spycraft101
Shop: spycraft-101.myshopify.com
Patreon: Spycraft 101

Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here.
Download

The Battles We Pick - A podcast about advocacy and organizing
Changemakers talk about how social and political change really happens.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

TREASON: Claus von Stauffenberg and the Plot to kill Hitler

In ten episodes, Treason tells the remarkable and true story of Claus von...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

SLNT
Protect your data and devices. Use code SPYCRAFT101 to save 10% off your order.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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