Blackwater founder Erik Prince | PBD Podcast | Ep. 372

Patrick Bet-David sits down one-on-one with Blackwater founder Erik Prince. Erik Dean Prince is an American businessman, former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, and the founder of the private military company Blackwater. He served as Blackwater’s CEO until 2009 and as its chairman until its sale to a group of investors in 2010. Prince heads the private equity firm Frontier Resource Group and was chairman of the Hong Kong-listed Frontier Services Group until 2021. Pre-order the UP Phone - Enhanced Privacy Mode. No GMS. LibertOS: Order Erik’s book “Civilian Warriors“: Check out Erik’s podcast “Off Leash“: 3:47 - Erik’s background and his family’s business success. 11:19 - Erik discusses why he founded Blackwater. 16:27 - Erik explains who Blackwater’s first client was. 27:02 - How the United Nation’s hypocrisy led to Blackwater’s founding. 29:57 - How the bombing