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Former Whole Foods CEO Reveals Activist Investor Threats Forced Amazon Sale

Whole Foods cofounder John Mackey has revealed that activist investors threatened to fire him and his entire executive team before selling the company. The confrontation ultimately led to the $13.7 billion Amazon acquisition despite Mackey’s initial reluctance to sell.

Activist Investor Confrontation

John Mackey, the 72-year-old cofounder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market, has disclosed that he never wanted to sell the company to Amazon but was forced into the deal by activist investors who threatened to take over his board and fire him, according to his recent interview on the Habits & Hustle podcast.

by Carter Wells
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Defense Tech Firm Anduril Implements ‘China 27’ Strategy Amid Taiwan Tensions

Defense technology startup Anduril has developed an internal “China 27” strategy guiding all company investments and development. Founder Palmer Luckey stated this approach assumes potential Chinese action against Taiwan around 2027, according to recent podcast comments.

Defense Startup’s Strategic Focus on Taiwan Scenario

Defense technology company Anduril has implemented an internal strategy called “China 27” that guides all its development and investment decisions, according to founder Palmer Luckey. During a recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Luckey revealed this strategic framework assumes potential Chinese action against Taiwan around 2027, sources indicate.

by Darren Holt