Podcast catalog

Acquired

Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal

Episodes

  • Indian Premier League Cricket

    The IPL is revolutionizing sports entertainment by combining cricket with Bollywood glamour, offering a unique viewing experience.

  • TSMC Founder Morris Chang

    Morris Chang emphasizes the strength of TSMC's position in the semiconductor market stems not only from its technology but also its strategic choice to remain a dedicated foundry.

  • Mars Inc. (the chocolate story)

    Mars Inc. emerged from Frank Mars’ early candy-making efforts and underwent significant transformations through the leadership of his son, Forest Mars.

  • IKEA

    IKEA operates under a unique structure that allows significant reinvestment into its operations and products without outside shareholder influence.

  • Meta

    Meta has a significant global presence, serving more monthly active users than any other company in history.

  • Acquired LIVE from Chase Center (with Daniel Ek, Emily Chang, Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg)

    The Acquired Live event was a monumental occasion celebrating collaborations and the podcast's journey.

  • The Mark Zuckerberg Interview

    Mark Zuckerberg emphasizes that Meta's mission is to build technologies focused on enhancing human connection.

  • Chase Center + Summer Update

    External media coverage, like the WSJ profile, can lead to unprecedented growth for a podcast, but such events are largely unpredictable and cannot be strategically planned.

  • Microsoft Volume II

    Microsoft experienced significant growth during the early 2000s but faltered in the consumer space due to failed products like Vista and Windows 8.

  • Starbucks (with Howard Schultz)

    Starbucks grew from a small coffee bean seller to a globally recognized brand, achieving nearly 40,000 locations worldwide.

  • Microsoft Volume I

    Microsoft's journey to becoming the most valuable company was not linear; it involved strategic pivots, harnessing partnerships, and leveraging market opportunities.

  • Renaissance Technologies

    Renaissance Technologies is not a conventional investment firm but rather a pioneering group of scientists utilizing mathematics and technology to drive financial success.

  • Hermès

    Hermès excels by balancing its rich heritage with modern strategies, ensuring a unique position in the luxury market.

  • Novo Nordisk (Ozempic)

    Not summarized yet

  • Holiday Special 2023

    Focus on creating deep, evergreen content that builds enduring value over chasing fleeting news cycles.

  • Visa

    Visa operates as an intermediary network rather than a financial institution, allowing it to mitigate risk.

  • Charlie Munger

    Invest with conviction when you know you have an edge, and be prepared to bet heavily.

  • NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang

    Early strategic decisions—like focusing on high-performance hardware and supporting a developer ecosystem—build strong foundations for long-term success.

  • Nvidia Part III: The Dawn of the AI Era (2022-2023)

    Nvidia has strategically positioned itself as the core infrastructure provider for AI by combining advanced hardware, a proprietary software ecosystem like CUDA, and full-stack solutions, creating an insurmountable moat.

  • Nike

    Nike’s success is rooted in a relentless emphasis on brand, athlete sponsorship, and scale economies.

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