#308 The Founder of Glock

**David Senra** (0:00)
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Did you know that Gaston Glock was 52 before he founded Glock? And did you also know like most other founders, he had to start more than one business until he found his life's work? This book didn't say what he did with that previous business, but one thing is for sure, if he needed to sell that business, the easiest way for him or you to sell a business is to get in touch with Tiny. Tiny provides straightforward cash exits for founders. Tiny helps founders sell their business without any of the hassle. Tiny buy businesses of all sizes. Tiny can do deals for a little as a million dollars to deals well over $100 million. If you have a business that you want to sell now or in the future, make sure you get in touch with Tiny first, and you can get in touch with them by emailing them at hi at tiny.com. One more thing that I want to mention. I know there's a lot of venture capitalists that also listen to this podcast. There may be businesses in your portfolio that you know are not going to get funded again, but would make wonderful, profitable internet businesses. Tiny wants to hear about those opportunities as well. You can get in touch with them by emailing them at hi at tiny.com. They respond within 48 hours. If you have a business that you want to sell now or in the future, make sure you get in touch with Tiny by emailing them hi at tiny.com. And of course, you can learn more from their incredibly designed website at tiny.com.
Gaston Glock arrived in Luxembourg in July 1999 for an urgent talk with the Shell company artist Charles Ewert.
Ewert picked up Glock personally at the airport. Before proceeding to their meeting, he suggested that Glock take a look at the new sports car that he had just acquired. It was parked in a garage. When they got to the garage, Ewert guided Glock down to the third underground level where they found themselves alone. Ewert pointed out the sports car and Glock approached on foot to take a closer look. Suddenly, a tall man stepped out of the shadows, lunging at Glock. Glock raised his arms defensively and the attacker swung a large rubber mallet and struck Glock on the top and the side of the head.
Rather than intervene to help Glock, Ewert turned and ran. I'm a coward, he would explain later. Glock, meanwhile, was fighting for his life. The gunmaker, who usually carried a pistol, lacked one on this day. With no other option, Glock fought with his hands. He swung his large fists into the attacker's eyes and mouths. Though he was 70 years old, Glock put up a stout defense. He drew blood and knocked out several of his attacker's teeth. Despite the hammer blows to his head, he gained the advantage.