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capitalist

[kap-i-tl-ist] / ˈkæp ɪ tl ɪst /


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The world’s most surprising capitalist makeover is under way in Sweden.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

In any given year, that might include billionaire venture capitalist Steve Jurvetson, who was also an early Tesla and SpaceX backer and longtime Elon Musk ally, or Uber co-founder Garrett Camp.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Zilis has worked as a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley for over 15 years and held executive positions at Musk's car company, Tesla, and his neurotechnology firm Neuralink.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Immigrant banks such as Jarmulowsky’s, the author writes, “were fundamentally American businesses, interested in reaping profits within the capitalist system by filling a gaping hole: serving the foreign-born.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Polly said, “He’s swallowed the anchor. He’s a capitalist now.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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