Quote from mrbill:
I can see where that name might be cool to you, and I guess you're aware of who Ayn patterned him after as well. I won't question that.
I did do a quick Google, and came across this, so just a word of caution.
The John Galt Corporation is a company based in New York City, named for the character from Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged.
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One of the company's purchasing agents, Robert Chiarappa, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for embezzling over 1.2 million dollars from the building's demolition.[4]
Always check stuff out before signing anything.
Nope not aware that the character was based on anyone in particular.
I'd be interested to know of your speculation.

