Sunday, November 4, 2007

The Maltese Falcon

What does an incredibly successful venture capitalist do with all his money? If you're Tom Perkins, you spend it. A lot of it. Welcome aboard "The Maltese Falcon" - Perkins' personal mega-sailboat. It just happens to be the biggest, fastest and most high-tech privately-owned sailing vessel on the high seas. Join Lesley Stahl and go along for the ride!

The Maltese Falcon
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DID YOU KNOW?

  • Not only has Perkins recently written his memoir "Valley Boy: The Education of Tom Perkins" - he previously wrote "Sex and the Single Zillionaire."
  • Perkins was married to romance novelist Danielle Steel.
  • He has an engineering degree from MIT and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Comments

Sound off on this segment. Here you'll see the comments in the order they were posted.

1
What a man. What an ego
Posted by liljonatl on Sun, Nov 4, 2007 11:50 PM ET
2
Good for Mr. Perkins! When one works hard and has a great work ethic one deserves to enjoy their success. I'm sure Mr. Perkins gives plenty to charity. I have a middle class family, I give to charity and enjoy my quiet little life however as a disabled Veteran I'll never be rich. People who exhibit envy over Mr. Perkins extravagance are only being petty. If you want more in life thein go out there and earn it. Mr. Perkins is a prime example of working for what you have. If you get the chance in a follow-up interview, make sure you put in a good word for me, I would enjoy going on a sail like that! Cordially, Lee Randolph
Posted by rando2690 on Sun, Nov 4, 2007 11:54 PM ET
3
why so many commercials? i spent 10mins already and all i have seen is commercials its really boring plus disappointing that i cant watch the video i wanna see with out being flooded with so many unwanted videos 1 or 2 is acceptable but 3-4 shsss!
Posted by dxr_m024_dxr on Sun, Nov 4, 2007 11:55 PM ET
4
30 second commercials are tooooooo long. 10-15 seconds you could put up with, but not 30. I stopped watching after two of those.
Posted by bruce.kamp@sbcglobal.net on Mon, Nov 5, 2007 12:21 AM ET
5
I wish we had been given more information on this boat. How long is it, what kind of engines, how many, etc. Also would have liked to have seen more of the living space. It certainly is one fine boat, I would be thrilled to just walk through it. By the way I am certain Mr. Perkins doesn't care who likes him.
Posted by dstackpoole@sbcglobal.net on Mon, Nov 5, 2007 12:22 AM ET
6
Think of all the jobs he has created in the process. People who want to work and do quality work are the ones he paid to do the work. Beats giving it to charities that water it down to nothing or letting it sit in the bank collecting interest. It is positive people like Mr. Perkins that inspire those those who want to work and do better(glass half full), or revile those people that don't(glass half empty). A big boohyah to Perkins
Posted by parfigreg on Mon, Nov 5, 2007 12:28 AM ET
7
if he can pay for it why not? never heard of the person and dont care
Posted by sierranevada2@verizon.net on Mon, Nov 5, 2007 12:29 AM ET
8
Guys come on.. These money could save a the entire SUdan if they were given to me..
Posted by emmanuel_shanjok2004 on Mon, Nov 5, 2007 1:43 AM ET
9
envy is bad, he has worked hard, now is time 4 pleasure, whoever is rich and worh damn hard would like to enjoy smefree time, he likes technologies and want to be the first one to tried , this is his own leisure. guys better than envy someone,tried to work harder , everyone has an opportunity ,it depend whether u take it or not.
Posted by cyriel_aliphon on Mon, Nov 5, 2007 2:58 AM ET
10
will you next start posting two minute commercials ?????? to increase your revunues
Posted by sergweingarten on Mon, Nov 5, 2007 3:10 AM ET
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