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Jorge Paulo Lemann Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about Jorge Paulo Lemann? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Lemann dropped out of high school to start his first investment firm.

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He studied economics at Harvard University and worked briefly at Credit Suisse before co-founding the investment bank Garantia.

2.

He is the richest person in Brazil, with a fortune largely from beer and investments.

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✓ TRUE

Lemann's wealth comes from Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, and his investment firm 3G Capital. He's consistently Brazil's wealthiest.

3.

He is a major advocate for meritocracy, famously firing underperformers and promoting based strictly on results.

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Lemann's management style at Garantia and 3G Capital is ruthless meritocracy, with high turnover and performance-based pay, no seniority privileges.

4.

Lemann's 3G Capital orchestrated the merger that created Kraft Heinz, with Warren Buffett's backing.

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In 2015, 3G Capital and Berkshire Hathaway merged Heinz and Kraft to form Kraft Heinz. Lemann and Buffett have a close partnership.

5.

Lemann co-founded the investment bank Goldman Sachs with a group of Brazilian partners.

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Goldman Sachs was founded in the U.S. by Marcus Goldman and Samuel Sachs in 1869. Lemann co-founded Garantia, a Brazilian investment bank.

6.

Jorge Paulo Lemann once played tennis at Wimbledon as a professional athlete.

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Before business, Lemann competed at Wimbledon in the 1960s, representing Brazil in doubles. He also played for Harvard's tennis team.

7.

He once held the world record for the longest continuous tennis match, lasting over 6 hours.

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No such record exists for Lemann. While a skilled tennis player, his fame is in finance, not endurance sports records.

8.

Lemann lost his entire fortune in the 2008 financial crisis and had to rebuild from scratch.

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He actually thrived during the crisis; 3G Capital acquired Anheuser-Busch in 2008, and his wealth grew significantly afterward.

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