Entity Dossier
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David-Weills
Strategic Concepts & Mechanics
Capital StrategyDynastic Primogeniture Against Dilution
Signature MoveBusiness Lunches Not Society Dinners
Competitive AdvantageSleeping on Gold Bags Earns Trust
Signature MoveBank Without Tellers or Savers
Signature MovePrimogeniture to Prevent Capital Dilution
Risk DoctrineThree-Legged Stool Across Sovereigns
Cornerstone MoveMagical Triangle From War's Wreckage
Identity & CultureFortune-Rebuilding as Core Competence
Cornerstone MovePersonal Liability as Nationalization Shield
Cornerstone MoveGold Bags to Gold Points — Liquidate at Peak
Signature MoveSecrecy as the Operating System
Primary Evidence
"The history of Lazard was, however, chaotic. Several times, the saga nearly ended abruptly. In the dark days of 1940, when all "Jewish assets" were seized, when the fabulous collections of the David-Weills were being added to the artistic loot of Hitler or Goering, who could have imagined that everything would restart less than five years later?"
Source:Mm. Lazard Freres et Cie: A Saga of Fortune (translated)
"The David-Weills mainly hosted lunches, especially 'business' lunches. Some receptions, but far removed from the lavish high society dinners of the time."
Source:Mm. Lazard Freres et Cie: A Saga of Fortune (translated)