Kevin Stevens · 26 October 2026

Cable Cowboy

Kevin Stevens, Partner @ Energize

A biographical deep dive into John Malone's transformation of TCI from a struggling rural cable operator into a national giant through aggressive M&A, financial engineering, and strategic channel ownership—examining his dealmaking philosophy, tax optimization strategies, and long-term value creation over quarterly earnings.

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