Blackwater had been named by Fast Company magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States, putting Gary Jackson’s name right up there with Bill Gates. The article touted Jackson’s “private army” as being essential to the continuing effort in Iraq. The article also named Bill Clinton for his foundation work. The magazine editors invited those who made the list to a party at Studio One in New York. Jackson, Prince, and then–company vice president Chris Taylor made the trip. The men made an awkward attempt to blend in.
