Podcast appearances and mentions of ben gilbert

What if we told you that the most important company in US healthcare was run from a farm in rural Wisconsin? And that farm contained the world's largest subterranean auditorium, as well as Disneyland—style replicas of Hogwarts and the Emerald City? What if we told you that the person who started, runs and owns this establishment has legally ensured that it will never be sold, never go public and never acquire another company? And that this person, Judy Faulkner, is also likely the wealthiest and most successful self-made woman in history?Welcome to the story of Epic Systems, the software company that underpins the majority of the American healthcare system today. Epic isn't “just” an electronic medical record (the category it's usually lumped into), or an online patient portal (which is how most of the US population interacts with it via its MyChart application). It's more akin to a central nervous system for hospitals and health clinics. Almost everything in a hospital — from patient interactions to billing, staffing, scheduling, prescriptions and even research — happens on Epic's platform, and over 90% of American medical schools' graduating doctors, nurses and health administrative staff are trained on it during their educations. Tune in as we dive into the almost-unbelievable story of how this epic company came to be!Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Spring ‘25 Season partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsFundriseServiceNowCrusoeLinks:Save the date, July 15 in NYC!Epic's Verona campusWorldly Partners' Multi-Decade Epic Systems StudyEpisode sourcesCarve Outs:Ken Block in San FranciscoNintendo Switch 2Knives OutBrat by Charli xcxMusic To Refine To: A Remix Companion to Severance by ODESZAMore Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

ABOUT VINOD MARURVinod Marur is the SVP of Engineering at Databricks. He was previously at Rubrik where he served as SVP Engineering and established a mature engineering organization geared for rapid product development and innovation with a deep focus on product quality and organizational development. Prior to that Vinod spent nearly 15 years in leadership roles across some of Google's most critical business units, including Search, Ads, and Payments as well as tapping into his passion for developer platforms to create and lead the Actions on Google platform, used by third parties to develop for Google Assistant and other Google products. Build AI Voice Agents with ElevenLabsElevenLabs is the leading Voice AI platform for developers with thousands of ultra-realistic, human-like voices across 32 languages.Developers use ElevenLabs to build life-like, conversational AI voice agents to handle customer support queries, appointment scheduling, and even offer personalized 1-1 tutoring.Get started for free at elevenlabs.io/elc SHOW NOTES:Vinod's process for recalibrating his leadership focus / priorities (2:25)Why routine can be dangerous & the mental shift required to prioritize impact (4:17)Examples of pivoting & how Vinod's leadership priorities adapted (7:57)Strategies for assessing core priorities when scaling (9:39)Identifying where the most leverage is for your time (11:05)Signals that it's time to recalibrate your organization's priorities (13:27)Solving for information asymmetry: designing communication and collaboration structures (16:20)Rewriting hiring playbooks & tailoring recruitment pitches in a shifting market (18:56)Hiring tactics that worked five years ago that don't anymore (21:21)The impact of AI on hiring practices (22:55)Current factors impacting hiring engineering leaders (25:30)Vinod's framework for identifying the right problems to solve when transitioning to a new role (27:14)“The best leaders often start small, and progress to tackle larger problems” (28:33)Strategies for accelerating the impact of senior cross-functional partners (29:40)Obsessing over a single organizational goal & identifying champions to carry initiatives forward (31:25)Vinod's latest obsession: the implementation and evolution of operational reviews (33:48)Rapid fire questions (36:36)LINKS AND RESOURCESACQUIRED - Acquired tells the stories and strategies of great companies, hosted by Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal. Acquired is a depth-first show. Episodes are 3-4 hours long, and are better described as "conversational audiobooks" than "podcasts." Episodes occasionally feature guests, such as the founders/CEOs of NVIDIA, Berkshire Hathaway, Starbucks, Meta, Spotify, Uber, Zoom, CAA, Sequoia Capital, and all five Benchmark partners.This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team:Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-HostJerry Li - Co-HostNoah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/

There was carnage on the ASX yesterday, as global financial markets reeled from last week’s tariff announcement by US President Donald Trump.Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about the impact of uncertainty on markets - but also explains how the volatility can create opportunities if you know where to look.This is general information only and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you saw this episode pop up in your feed, you either jumped for joy and hit play immediately (in which case you're not reading this), or you said “Huh. That's a surprising episode.” Well, if you're in group two, boy do we have a treat for you!IPL is the fastest-growing, most dynamic and most disruptive force in the sports industry today… and this may come as a shock to many Americans, but it might just be on track to surpass the NFL as the world's most valuable sports league. The IPL is currently valued at $16B, with a TV rights deal that's higher in per-match dollars than the NBA and the English Premier League. And all this for a league that's right now just 10 teams who collectively only play 74 total games per season… and oh yeah, the whole thing is only 17 years old! Tune in for an absolutely amazing story, filled with genius, drama (Rupert Murdoch! Disney! Bollywood!) and a perfect encapsulation of the rise of modern India.Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Spring ‘25 Season partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsServiceNowFundriseCrusoeLinks:Save the date, July 15 in NYC!Ed Cowan's Business Breakdowns of IPLWorldly Partners' Multi-Decade IPL StudyEpisode sourcesCarve Outs:SeveranceStratecheryMore Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Rolex is a series of paradoxes. They sell obsolete and objectively inferior mechanical devices for 10-1000x the price of their superior digital successors… and demand is stronger than ever in history! Their products are comparable to a Hermès Birkin bag in price, luxury status and waitlist times… yet they produce over 1m units / year (roughly 10x annual Birkin production). They make the most universally recognized and desired Swiss watches… yet their founder wasn't Swiss and didn't start the company in Switzerland! If Rolex were publicly traded, they'd almost certainly be among the top 50 market cap companies in the world… yet they're 100% owned by a charitable foundation in Geneva that (among other things) literally just gives away money to local people in the city.Tune in for one of the most fascinating and admirable companies we've ever covered on Acquired. We had an absolute blast making the episode, and hope you enjoy it as much as we did!Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Spring ‘25 Season partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsServiceNowFundriseHuntressLinks:The Renaissance of the Swiss Watch Industry - Marc BridgeHODINKEE - Inside All Four Rolex Manufacturing Facilities“If you were…” campaignWorldly Partners' Multi-Decade Rolex StudyEpisode sourcesCarve Outs:BlueyAcquired on Armchair ExpertEleven ReaderMore Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

This week Nick talks to Andrew JonesAndrew led Metric Property Investments Plc as co-founder and CEO from its launch in March 2010 until its successful merger with London & Stamford in January 2013, when he took the helm as Chief Executive of the newly formed LondonMetric. His extensive real estate experience includes a pivotal role at British Land, where he served as Executive Director and Head of Retail after joining through the Pillar acquisition in 2005. As a Board member at British Land, he oversaw shopping centers and retail park portfolios. Currently, Andrew brings his expertise to InstaVolt, a leading electric vehicle charging network, as a Non-Executive Director. He previously served on the Board of Unite plc for six years as a Non-Executive Director.In this episode, Nick and Andrew explore his career journey and insights into the real estate industry. Andrew shares how his early interest in investing led him to a career in commercial real estate, starting in the late 1980s during a recession. He discusses his experience working with major firms like British Land before founding London Metric Property in 2010. The conversation covers the evolution of retail, from high streets to retail parks, the impact of online shopping, and the importance of understanding consumer behaviour. Andrew also explains LondonMetric's focus on resilient sectors like logistics, convenience retail, healthcare, entertainment and leisure, along with their asset management strategy, including “triple net” leases and tenant mix optimisation. Looking ahead, Andrew shares his perspective on growth opportunities through acquisitions and strategic mergers while maintaining a focus on the UK market. He highlights the challenges of high street retail compared to retail parks and discusses LondonMetric's approach to income generation and long-term investing. Andrew's book choices where:Barbarians at the Gate by Bryan Burroughhttps://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/barbarians-at-the-gate-book-bryan-burrough-9780099469155The Predators' Ball by Connie Bruckhttps://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31852760243The Big Short by Michael Lewishttps://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/big-short-book-michael-lewis-9781846142574Adventures in Time: Nelson, Hero of the Seas by Dominic Sandbrookhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Adventures-Time-Nelson-Hero-Seas/dp/0241552214/Andrew's podcast choices where:We Study Billionaires - The Investor's Podcast Networkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-study-billionaires-the-investors-podcast-network/id928933489Acquired with Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthalhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/acquired/id1050462261This content is issued by Zeus Capital Limited (“Zeus”) (Incorporated in England & Wales No. 4417845), which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) for designated investment business, (Reg No. 224621) and is a member firm of the London Stock Exchange. This content is for information purposes only and neither the information contained, nor the opinions expressed within, constitute or are to be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities or other instruments mentioned in it. Zeus shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, including lost profits arising in any way from the information contained in this material. This material is for the use of intended recipients only.

Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal (Acquired) are hosts of the critically acclaimed podcast covering business history and strategy. Ben and David join the Armchair Expert on this special Super Bowl episode to discuss the metric of being right more often but having less fun, how the Super Bowl is the best weekend for a wedding, Disneyland, and Costco, and how LA refused to participate in early games due to segregation. David, Ben, and Dax talk about Teddy Roosevelt starting the NCAA in 1905 to prevent football fatalities, JFK passing antitrust legislation for televising football, and how the NFL uniquely collectivizes resources so all teams get equally distributed resources from league-wide television deals. Ben and David explain the breakdown of the gentleman's agreement between the AFL and NFL to not poach players, how the formation of the NFL compares to the founding of the United States, and why Monday Night Football revolutionized modern television.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben shares how the Israelites in Exodus 14 moved out of faith into fear at the Red Sea, and the opportunity for us to grow in trusting the loving hand of God to guide us through life's circumstances and 'Red Sea' moments.

We flew to Taiwan to interview TSMC Founder Morris Chang in a rare English interview. In fact, the last long-form video interview we could find was 17 years ago at the Computer History Museum… conducted by the one-and-only Jensen Huang! This episode came about after asking ourselves a version of the Jeff Bezos “regret minimization” question: what conversations would we most regret not having if the chance passed Acquired by? Dr. Chang was number one on our list, and thanks to a little help from Jensen himself, we're so happy to make it happen.Dr. Chang shares the stories of a few crucial moments from TSMC's history which have only been written about in his (currently Chinese-only) memoirs, including how TSMC won Apple's iPhone and Mac chip business and a 2009 discrepancy with NVIDIA that almost jeopardized their relationship, and the lessons he took from them. We can't think of a better way to kick off 2025. Please enjoy!Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Spring ‘25 Season partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsServiceNowFundriseLinks:Worldly Partners' Multi-Decade TSMC StudyKarina Bao's writingCarve Outs:AAADefunctlandEverything Everywhere all at OnceAsianometryMore Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

This week Wesfarmers announced it will shut down its online marketplace Catch. Catch and other Australian ecommerce sites are under pressure from the rise and rise of US giant Amazon, as well as the arrival of Temu and Shein.Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about Catch, Wesfarmers, Amazon, and how Australian retailers are evolving in the ecommerce age.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dive into the unbelievable and unlikely history behind the quietest technology giant of them all: the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Founded in 1987 by the then-56 year old Morris Chang, already a legend in the semiconductor industry by virtue of his meteoric rise and fall at Texas Instruments, TSMC today manufactures nearly all the leading-edge chips for Nvidia, Apple, Broadcom, Qualcomm, AMD, and yes — even Intel. Tune in for an incredible story of innovation, perseverance and lasers. Lots and lots of lasers!Note: this is a remastered version of our original 2021 episode. We don't often re-release old episodes, but in this case we have a very timely reason for doing so. Stay tuned! :)Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic partners:VantaJ.P. Morgan PaymentsStatsigLinks:Episode SourcesCarve Outs:Ted Lasso (Season 1)GreekWho is Michael Ovitz?More Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

JB Hi-Fi's share price has been defying gravity over the last couple of years. So can it continue? Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about why JB is one of the best-run electronics retailers in the world.This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JB Hi-Fi's share price has been defying gravity over the last couple of years. So can it continue? Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about why JB is one of the best-run electronics retailers in the world.This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guzman y Gomez made a big splash in 2024 when it listed on the ASX. At the same time, Domino's Pizza is under pressure, and KFC owner Collins Foods is warning of tough times. Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, gives Sean Aylmer an investor's guide to the quick service restaurant sector.This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guzman y Gomez made a big splash in 2024 when it listed on the ASX. At the same time, Domino's Pizza is under pressure, and KFC owner Collins Foods is warning of tough times. Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, gives Sean Aylmer an investor's guide to the quick service restaurant sector.This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coles and Woolworths didn't have a great 2024, headlined by claims of price gouging and sham specials. Will the next 12 months be any better, and what impact does it have on investors? Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about the outlook for the grocery giants.This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coles and Woolworths didn't have a great 2024, headlined by claims of price gouging and sham specials. Will the next 12 months be any better, and what impact does it have on investors? Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about the outlook for the grocery giants.This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

M&M's, Snickers, Milky Way, Double Mint, Ben's Rice, Pedigree, Whiskas, VCA, Banfield… all the brands you know, owned by the company you know nothing about: Mars, Incorporated. And Mars itself is 100% owned and deeply intertwined with the Mars family, who are currently the second wealthiest (and perhaps first most secretive!) family in the United States. Tune in for one of the 20th century's most incredible entrepreneurial stories across candy and pet care, and one that's all the more incredible because it's so little-known!Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Fall ‘24 Season partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsCrusoeStatsigLinks:Hershey's M&M response: Hershey-etsOur past episodes on Berkshire Hathaway, LVMH, and Novo NordiskWorldly Partners Multi-Decade Mars StudyEpisode sourcesCarve Outs:Dandelion Chocolate and the Dandelion Advent CalendarTesla Model Y + repair serviceSiloHome AloneMore Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

In this episode, we recognize our Shore Capital team member Andrew Malone who we lost far too soon after a brief illness. Starting in the summer of 2022, Andrew initiated and led our podcasting program after spending his early career in radio. He was the consummate team member who was always willing to step up and lend a hand. He brought a spirit and a kindness and a light that made us all better and our work more joyful. Anderson Williams, Michael Burcham, Ben Gilbert, and John Murdock offer their reflections on the unique light that was Andrew Malone. Listen to Alleyview! Listen to our podcasts at:Podcast: https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsThere you will also find our other "Everyday Heroes" episodes, alongside our series "Microcap Moments" and "Bigger. Stronger. Faster.", highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore Capital University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/This podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, nor a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.

In this episode, we recognize our Shore Capital team member Andrew Malone who we lost far too soon after a brief illness. Starting in the summer of 2022, Andrew initiated and led our podcasting program after spending his early career in radio. He was the consummate team member who was always willing to step up and lend a hand. He brought a spirit and a kindness and a light that made us all better and our work more joyful. Anderson Williams, Michael Burcham, Ben Gilbert, and John Murdock offer their reflections on the unique light that was Andrew Malone. Listen to Alleyview! Listen to our podcasts at:Podcast: https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsThere you will also find our other "Everyday Heroes" episodes, alongside our series "Microcap Moments" and "Bigger. Stronger. Faster.", highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore Capital University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/This podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, nor a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.

IKEA may be the most singular company we've ever studied on Acquired. They're a globally scaled, $50B annual revenue company with no direct competitors — yet have only ~5% market share. They're one of the largest retailers in the world — yet sell only their own products. They generate a few billion in free cash flow every year — yet have no shareholders. And oh yeah, they also sell hot dogs cheaper than Costco! (Sort of.)Tune in for an episode flat-packed with counterintuitive lessons about how this folksy mail order business from the Swedish countryside came into your living rooms (and bedrooms and dining rooms and kitchens and bathrooms and patios and garages and backyards) all over the globe!Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Fall ‘24 Season partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsStatsigCrusoeLinks:Please take our 2024 Acquired Survey if you have a minute. It'd mean the world to us!The Testament of a Furniture DealerOur past episodes on Costco, Walmart, Amazon, LVMH and HermèsWorldly Partners Multi-Decade IKEA StudyEpisode sourcesCarve Outs:DetroitersThe 11-inch iPad ProThe QB SchoolIce Cube at the World SeriesMore Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Meta is a company everyone knows (literally, everyone). But, somehow, it's also a company that few people feel they actually understand. Their products are used by more humans than any other's in history — almost half of the entire world's population daily. But… what is Meta? Why do they do what they do? How do they do what they do? Ask ten people and you'll likely get ten very different sets of answers.Today, we dive deeper than we've ever gone trying to find Acquired's answers to those questions. And after months of research and 6+ hours of incredible stories about how they (and really “they” being Mark himself) bet it all and win time and time again in the face of overwhelming odds, we arrive at our answers. Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Threads, AI, Oculus, Orion, it's all here. Tune in for one of the greatest corporate stories of all time: Meta, a Mark Zuckerberg Production.Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Fall ‘24 Season partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsStatsigCrusoeHuntressLinks:Please take our 2024 Acquired Survey if you have a minute. It'd mean the world to us!Our past episodes on Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus, Snapchat, the Snap IPO, TikTok, NVIDIA, Microsoft, and the Mark Zuckerberg InterviewWorldly Partners: Meta multi-decade studyCarve Outs:Ben Cohen's piece on NotebookLMMr. McMahonThe Dwarkesh PodcastMore Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Adam and Adir chat to Ben Gilbert from Acquired about his incredible journey to become one of the world's best podcasters, the rise and fall of Wisetech's Richard White and problems at the Tech Council of Australia, are universities broken and Adir's secrets to getting amazing customer service Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspod

Here it is: the complete video of the most unbelievable night of Acquired's nine-year life… our sold out live show at the Chase Center in San Francisco. We joked during the months (months!) of preparation leading up to this event that it was like planning a wedding for 6,000 Acquired fans, and the guest list included Jamie Dimon, Daniel Ek, Emily Chang, Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg… no pressure! But thanks to our amazing partnership with J.P. Morgan Payments, together we were able to make something incredible. Tune in and enjoy the celebration!Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Fall ‘24 Season partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsStatsigCrusoeLinks:Mike Taylor, the truly incomparable performer of Who Got the Truth?Mike Amiri (who designed Mark's shirt)More Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!Photo Credit: Mark Zuckerberg by Jeff Sainlar / Meta‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Olá, eu sou Leo Lopes e está no ar o POD NOTÍCIAS, o podcast semanal que traz até você um resumo de tudo que acontece de mais importante no mercado de podcasts no Brasil e no mundo! Hoje é segunda-feira, dia 23 de setembro de 2024 e esta é a nossa trigésima segunda edição! Este episódio conta com o apoio da CONTENT ACADEMY, uma plataforma de cursos online voltada para quem quer trabalhar com criação de conteúdo que já tem na plataforma cursos como True Crime com o Ivan Mizanzuk, Webjornalismo independente com Alvaro e Ana do Meteoro Brasil, Storytelling com o Kenji do Normose, Edição de vídeo para Youtube com o Will do Jogatina Maneira, o meu curso Podcast para todos (que tá com uma mega promoção por tempo limitado) e mais um monte de cursos incríveis! Então entra lá no site pra dar uma conferida em contentacademy.com.br! O Pod Notícias também conta com o apoio da HostGator, um dos melhores serviços de hospedagem do mundo, onde nós hospedamos o nosso site e que dá para o nosso ouvinte até 70% de desconto em hospedagem compartilhada e 60% em servidores dedicados. Os servidores da HostGator entregam 99,9% de uptime e a hospedagem de sites deles conta gratuitamente com a rede global da CDN Cloudflare, garantindo um ótimo desempenho, entrega de conteúdo de forma rápida e eficiente e uma proteção avançada contra ameaças. Os benefícios da CDN são insuperáveis e podem ser ativados em um clique nos planos de hospedagem da HostGator. Pra garantir esse desconto acesse podnoticias.com.br e clique no banner que fica no rodapé da página ou em qualquer postagem individual. 1 - A gente abre a edição de hoje com notícias que mostram a importância do podcast no processo das eleições. Neste momento estamos no meio do processo tanto da eleição presidencial dos Estados Unidos como das eleições municipais aqui no Brasil, então o tema é atual e extremamente relevante. Primeiro nós temos que falar sobre o crescimento dos podcasts políticos, que são aqueles focados em discutir temas relacionados à política, eventos atuais e oferecer análises detalhadas sobre políticas públicas e governança, que se destacam pela acessibilidade e pela diversidade de vozes. Seja para quem busca um ponto de vista equilibrado ou preferências mais partidárias, há um podcast político ideal para cada ouvinte. Diferentemente da mídia tradicional, muitas vezes acusada de sensacionalismo, os podcasts oferecem uma análise mais profunda e ponderada dos acontecimentos. Outro fator importante é a confiança. Muitos ouvintes recorrem aos podcasts políticos por sentirem que os apresentadores e convidados oferecem opiniões mais genuínas em comparação com os grandes veículos de mídia. O formato cria uma atmosfera mais próxima, como se o ouvinte estivesse participando de uma conversa entre amigos de confiança, ao mesmo tempo que aprende com especialistas. Os podcasts têm um grande potencial para influenciar a opinião pública, funcionando como uma espécie de talk show moderno, mas com alcance global. Além de apresentarem pontos de vista alternativos, eles conseguem explicar de maneira detalhada e acessível temas complexos que muitas vezes são ignorados ou superficialmente tratados na mídia tradicional. Link 2. Falando especificamente das eleições americanas, uma nova pesquisa mostra que eleitores registrados nos EUA preferem podcasts como fonte de notícias e informações e são altamente propensos a agir com base no conteúdo dos podcasts. De acordo com a nova pesquisa da Voxtopica, A Influência dos Podcasts: Os Hábitos de Escuta dos Eleitores Registrados, 85% dos eleitores registrados pesquisados confiam mais em podcasts do que em qualquer outra fonte de notícias e informações, incluindo jornais (impressos ou digitais), TV (transmissão ou cabo), rádio AM/FM e mídias sociais. Isso é significativo, com 78% dos entrevistados concordando que os podcasts os influenciam a aprender mais sobre questões ou tópicos nas notícias, e 63% concordando que os podcasts mudam suas opiniões sobre questões ou tópicos nas notícias. E quantos eleitores registrados estão ouvindo podcasts? Quase metade (49%) dos entrevistados da pesquisa disse que ouve pelo menos um podcast por semana e um terço disse que ouve 5 ou mais episódios por semana. Mais de 50% dos eleitores registrados pesquisados disseram que ouvem podcasts para aumentar seu conhecimento sobre um assunto, e 60% responderam que preferem fortemente conteúdo de podcast bipartidário ou não partidário. De fato, 20% dos entrevistados afirmaram que não gostam ou odeiam conteúdo altamente político da esquerda ou da direita. A íntegra das matérias com muito mais informações você confere no nosso site em podnoticias.com.br! Link 3 - Ainda sobre a manchete da semana, o Flow, que começou como podcast e hoje é um ecossistema de mídia digital, vai realizar em parceria com o Grupo Nexo, da Faculdade de Direito da USP, um debate eleitoral com os candidatos à prefeitura de São Paulo. Mediado pelo jornalista Carlos Tramontina, a transmissão será realizada ao vivo na segunda-feira (23), às 19h, nos canais do Flow e Flow News, e contará com as participações de Guilherme Boulos (PSOL), José Luiz Datena (PSDB), Marina Helena (Novo), Pablo Marçal (PRTB), Ricardo Nunes (MDB) e Tabata Amaral (PSB), que responderão perguntas com foco nas áreas de saúde, educação, segurança pública, acessibilidade, transporte e população em situação de rua. Desde a eleição presidencial de 2022, quando o Flow Podcast recebeu Lula e Bolsonaro para entrevistas individuais, alcançando 9,7 e 16 milhões de visualizações, respectivamente, o podcast entrou no radar dos candidatos como um meio importante para alcançar um outro perfil de público, com faixa etária mais jovem e mais conectado. Vários outros podcasts como Podpah e Inteligência Ltda., por exemplo, já entrevistaram candidatos e seus episódios tiveram milhões de visualizações, mas é a primeira vez que um ecossistema de mídia digital que teve início com um podcast realiza um debate entre candidatos mediado por um jornalista de reputação ilibada como Carlos Tramontina, o que reforça o poder do podcast e pode se tornar uma nova tendência muito em breve. Link 4 - O podcast Acquired realizou um evento especial ao vivo, o "Acquired Live", que reuniu entusiastas de tecnologia e negócios em uma experiência única. O evento foi realizado dia 10 de setembro de 2024 na cidade de San Francisco e trouxe uma série de discussões instigantes e insights sobre o mundo dos negócios e startups. Os anfitriões do podcast, Ben Gilbert e David Rosenthal, conduziram a sessão com a mesma profundidade e entusiasmo que os tornaram populares entre os ouvintes. Durante o evento, os participantes tiveram a oportunidade de ouvir diretamente de fundadores e líderes de empresas como Mark Zuckerberg, fundador do Facebook, Daniel Ek, fundador do Spotify, e a jornalista Emily Chang, da Bloomberg, que compartilharam suas experiências e desafios enfrentados ao longo de suas jornadas. Os anfitriões também abriram espaço para perguntas da audiência, promovendo um ambiente interativo e dinâmico. O podcast Acquired é conhecido por sua abordagem detalhada e analítica, explorando desde as origens até o sucesso de empresas como Apple, Amazon e muitas outras, e o evento "Acquired Live" não apenas reforçou a popularidade do podcast, mas também destacou a importância de eventos presenciais para a troca de ideias e networking. Com o sucesso do evento, os anfitriões consideram expandir a experiência ao vivo para outras cidades, levando suas análises e histórias inspiradoras a um público ainda maior. Link AINDA EM NOTÍCIAS DA SEMANA: 5 - O Spotify projeta uma receita publicitária global de US$ 2,1 bilhões em 2024, impulsionada por um crescimento anual de 13%. A plataforma aposta fortemente no crescimento dos anúncios em vídeo, acompanhando a popularização dos podcasts em formato de vídeo. Além disso, a empresa está expandindo sua presença em regiões estratégicas como Oriente Médio, África e Ásia, onde o consumo de mídia digital está em alta. Outro ponto chave é o uso crescente de ferramentas de inteligência artificial para personalizar e otimizar anúncios, aumentando a eficácia das campanhas publicitárias. O Spotify tem investido em tecnologias que aprimoram a segmentação e a entrega de conteúdo publicitário, aproveitando sua base de usuários global, que conta com 626 milhões de pessoas. A combinação de formatos de mídia, como áudio e vídeo, tem mostrado resultados promissores. De acordo com a plataforma, esse tipo de anúncio híbrido gera um aumento de 66% nas vendas e de 27% na intenção de compra. Isso demonstra a força das campanhas publicitárias integradas para gerar maior engajamento e conversão. Link 6 - Ainda falando de Spotify, a Sahar Elhabashi, que é vice-presidente e chefe do setor de podcasts no Spotify, anunciou sua saída da empresa no final de 2024, após seis anos de atuação. A notícia foi divulgada em comunicados internos, tanto por Elhabashi quanto por Alex Norström, co-presidente e diretor de negócios do Spotify. No momento, Elhabashi não tem planos de se juntar a outra companhia, e o Spotify já iniciou a busca por um sucessor, tanto interna quanto externamente. Enquanto o novo líder não é escolhido, Roman Wasenmüller, que atualmente lidera as operações internacionais de podcasts, assumirá o comando interino do setor. Wasenmüller tem sido uma peça-chave na expansão dos podcasts em vídeo, que têm crescido de maneira acelerada nos últimos anos, como dissemos na notícia anterior. Durante o período em que Elhabashi esteve à frente da divisão, o Spotify viu um crescimento exponencial no consumo de podcasts, passando de uma base de menos de 10 milhões de ouvintes para mais de 150 milhões. No entanto, foi também ela a responsável por liderar cortes nas equipes de podcasts e por recalibrar a estratégia da empresa. Essa mudança envolveu a redução de acordos exclusivos com grandes nomes do setor, como Joe Rogan e Alex Cooper, com o objetivo de distribuir os programas em múltiplas plataformas e alcançar um público maior. E nesse morde e assopra, o Spotify segue na sua busca de ultrapassar o YouTube e voltar a ser a plataforma líder mundial em audiência de podcasts. Link 7 - E o Pocket Casts segue anunciando novidades! A funcionalidade da vez promete revolucionar a forma como os ouvintes compartilham seus momentos favoritos. Com a atualização para as versões 7.72 no iOS e Android, e 4.5.0 na web, os usuários agora podem criar e compartilhar clipes de podcasts, facilitando a disseminação de momentos marcantes, piadas hilárias ou insights valiosos através das redes sociais e mensagens. A nova função de compartilhamento de clipes permite que os usuários selecionem e compartilhem trechos específicos de episódios, tornando-se uma ferramenta poderosa para podcasters que desejam atrair novos ouvintes e engajar suas comunidades. Além disso, a atualização trouxe melhorias significativas na forma de compartilhar podcasts e episódios inteiros. Agora, os usuários podem facilmente compartilhar conteúdos através de plataformas como Tumblr, X, Instagram, WhatsApp e Telegram, com um visual mais atraente e intuitivo. Olha aí que legal, mais uma inovação do Pocket Casts - que eu defendo como o melhor app de podcasts - pra enriquecer a experiência dos usuários e abrir novas possibilidades para o crescimento e a promoção de podcasts. E anota aí o que eu tô falando: essa função de clipes vai se tornar um diferencial competitivo no mercado de aplicativos de podcasts e vai incentivar outros players a seguirem a mesma tendência. Pode esperar! Link E MAIS: 8 - E se o Pocket Casts anunciou uma baita novidade esta semana, a Headliner chegou de voadora e anunciou não uma, mas duas atualizações significativas que prometem facilitar a vida dos podcasters. A primeira delas é a postagem automática de vídeos de podcast nas plataformas X (antigo Twitter) e Threads, além das já compatíveis Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok e YouTube. Essa atualização visa ampliar o alcance dos podcasts, simplificando o processo de promoção para os criadores de conteúdo. Com a nova funcionalidade, os podcasters podem garantir que seus episódios sejam divulgados de forma consistente em múltiplas plataformas, economizando tempo e esforço. Segundo Oliver Wellington, co-fundador e COO da Headliner, "o objetivo é ajudar os podcasters a simplificarem o processo de promoção, permitindo que se concentrem na criação de ótimos programas". A adição de X e Threads complementa o assistente de audiograma automático da empresa, lançado recentemente. A atualização não apenas economiza tempo, mas também potencializa o crescimento de audiência dos podcasts. A integração com as principais redes sociais permite que os criadores atinjam tanto públicos novos quanto existentes, aumentando a visibilidade de seus programas. Link 9 - E a segunda novidade da Headliner é que a ferramenta gratuita Eddy by Headliner passou a oferecer suporte a mais de 100 idiomas! Esse avanço tem como objetivo ampliar a visibilidade de podcasts de diferentes línguas, facilitando o acesso a transcrições e recursos de criação de conteúdo. Agora, podcasters de diversas partes do mundo podem transcrever seus episódios de maneira rápida e precisa, impulsionando o crescimento de seus programas. A nova atualização do Eddy permite que podcasts em outros idiomas utilizem ferramentas para transcrição, legendagem e criação de conteúdo, de forma gratuita. Olha só que novidade sensacional! A Headliner já ajudou mais de 1,5 milhão de podcasters a expandirem suas audiências, inclusive nós, que usamos as automações do Headliner pra publicar nosso episódios no YouTube, e já vamos começar a explorar também as novidades! Link HOJE NO GIRO SOBRE PESSOAS QUE FAZEM A MÍDIA: 10 - Uma reportagem foi a vencedora na categoria Podcast do Prêmio da Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria (ABP): é “O pesadelo do sono para crianças autistas”, da jornalista Nubya Oliveira. A premiação, que contempla seis categorias, divulgou os ganhadores na última segunda-feira (16). O podcast aborda como os distúrbios do sono afetam crianças com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) e suas famílias, trazendo à tona o impacto emocional e econômico dessa condição. A reportagem foi sonorizada por Rodrigo “Beleza” Faria. Além de ser colunista da “Viva com Saúde”, veiculada na FM O TEMPO e no portal de O TEMPO, Nubya também é finalista do Prêmio da Fundação José Egydio Setúbal com a mesma reportagem. O link para ouvir a reportagem você encontra no nosso site em podnoticias.com.br! Link 11 - E o Nerdcast publicou sexta-feira passada seu episódio número 950, uma nova marca em sua trajetória de 18 anos de existência! Claro que o Nerdcast dispensa apresentações para qualquer ouvinte brasileiro de podcasts, mas se por acaso você começou a ouvir podcasts ontem, vale registrar aqui que o Nerdcast, criado pelos amigos Alexandre Ottoni - o Jovem Nerd - e Deive Pazos - o Azaghâl - é um dos podcasts mais antigos do Brasil ainda em atividade. O programa foi criado em 2006, tem hoje um dos maiores FEEDS do país, com 1725 episódios de diferentes produções originais, tem em média 1 milhão de downloads por episódio e foi o primeiro podcast do Brasil (e o terceiro do planeta) a atingir a marca de 1 BILHÃO de downloads, ainda em 2019. Eu escrevi um artigo mais detalhado celebrando esse momento no site do Pod Notícias, que está linkado aqui na descrição do episódio, mas quero deixar registrado aqui, além dos parabéns, meu agradecimento ao Alexandre e ao Deive, porque somos nós aqui na Rádiofobia Podcast e Multimídia que editamos o Nerdcast desde 2012, e coincidentemente sábado passado, dia 21 de setembro, celebramos 12 anos dessa parceria. Então, Ale e Deive, muito obrigado, e vamo que vamo porque em pouco menos de 1 ano estaremos editando o Nerdcast 1000! Link SOBRE LANÇAMENTOS: 12 - A Globo lançou semana passada o podcast investigativo 'Portas Fechadas', que explora os bastidores da falência da companhia aérea Varig. Produzido pela Ampère, o podcast reúne entrevistas com ex-funcionários, especialistas do mercado de aviação e familiares dos fundadores da empresa. Com quase cem anos de história, a Varig teve sua falência decretada em 2010, e a série busca responder questões sobre o declínio da companhia. O podcast é apresentado por Letícia Toledo e dirigido por Cris Dias, com roteiro e pesquisa de Alexandre Marom. A produção começou em março de 2024, mas a pesquisa teve início em novembro de 2023. Foram realizadas 50 entrevistas, totalizando mais de 85 horas de gravação, com figuras como Gianfranco Beting e Lito Sousa, que trabalhou como mecânico na Varig nos anos 90. David Zylbersztajn, ex-diretor da Agência Nacional de Petróleo, também fornece insights valiosos sobre o processo de recuperação judicial da Varig. O 'Portas Fechadas' promete não apenas narrar a história da Varig, mas também explorar as complexas conexões políticas que influenciaram seu crescimento e eventual queda. O primeiro episódio foca em Otto Meyer, fundador da Varig, e Rubem Berta, seu sucessor mais conhecido. Prometendo aprofundar a discussão sobre o legado da Varig e as dívidas trabalhistas ainda pendentes, a série é composta por seis episódios, lançados às segundas e quartas, e está disponível gratuitamente nas principais plataformas de áudio. Link 13 - E está de volta o podcast "Meu Inconsciente Coletivo", comandado por Tati Bernardi, para uma nova temporada que promete abordar temas complexos e instigantes como sexo, psicanálise e feminismo, discutindo questões como tesão, pornografia, fetiches e jogos de poder, trazendo uma visão psicanalítica para o comportamento sexual. A temporada contará com a participação de diversos especialistas, incluindo Caio Pandini, Clarice Pimentel Paulon, e outros, que trarão suas perspectivas sobre como o desejo e as neuroses modernas se manifestam na vida cotidiana. Tati Bernardi, conhecida por sua abordagem franca e humorística, afirma que a temporada focará na “vida sexual do neurótico”, explorando como o desejo pode ser limitado por normas sociais. O podcast, que começou em fevereiro de 2021, continua a oferecer uma plataforma para discutir temas relevantes e muitas vezes tabu. Com novos episódios lançados semanalmente, a oitava temporada do "Meu Inconsciente Coletivo" estreou dia 19 de setembro e será composta por dez episódios, disponíveis nas principais plataformas de podcast. Link RECOMENDAÇÃO NACIONAL: 14 - E a nossa recomendação nacional da semana vai para o podcast Texto Casual, o novo projeto da Texto & Cia Comunicação, de Ribeirão Preto (SP), produzido e apresentado pelas  jornalistas Blanche Amancio e Daniela Antunes pra narrar histórias “ainda” não contadas pela empresa da qual são sócias. Há mais de três décadas, a Texto & Cia atua no setor de assessoria de imprensa, produção de periódicos, conteúdos e comunicação estratégica para empresas. O primeiro episódio, sob o título Uma Breve História, narra o surgimento da imprensa em Ribeirão Preto. A cidade teve a segunda emissora de rádio em atividade no país, a PRA-7, e uma retransmissora da TV Tupi – que saiu do ar depois de a antena ser derrubada por uma forte tempestade. O segundo episódio entra no ar hoje, dia 23 de setembro, contando como embalagens vazias de medicamentos se transformam em insumos para a construção civil e como isso contribui com entidades assistenciais de todo o país. O Texto Casual está disponível no Spotify. Link E se você, assim como a HostGator e a Content Academy, quiser anunciar a sua marca, produto ou serviço com a gente aqui no Pod Notícias – tanto no podcast como no nosso site – e atingir um público qualificado que se interessa pelo podcast aqui no Brasil, manda um e-mail pro contato@podnoticias.com.br, que nós vamos ter o maior prazer em conversar com você sobre as nossas opções de publicidade. E caso você queira colaborar com o Pod Notícias com texto, sugestão de pauta ou envio de notícias, também vai ser muito bem-vindo e pode fazer isso através do mesmo e-mail. E assim a gente fecha esta trigésima segunda edição do Pod Notícias. Acesse podnoticias.com.br para ter acesso à íntegra das notícias com todas as fontes e a transcrição completa do episódio, além dos artigos dos nossos colunistas e todos os links relacionados. Acompanhe o Pod Notícias diariamente:- Canal público do Telegram- Instagram- Page do Linkedin Ouça o Pod Notícias nos principais agregadores:- Spotify- Apple Podcasts- Deezer- Amazon Music- PocketCasts O Pod Notícias é uma produção original da Rádiofobia Podcast e Multimídia e publicado pela Rádiofobia Podcast Network, e conta com as colaborações de:- Camila Nogueira - arte- Eduardo Sierra - edição- Leo Lopes - pesquisa, pauta, redação final, direção geral e apresentação- Thiago Miro - pesquisa e redação Publicidade:Entre em contato e saiba como anunciar sua marca, produto ou serviço no Pod Notícias.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark is the iconic founder CEO of our time. At Chase Center on September 10, 2024, he did an unprecedented thing: a live conversation in front of 6,000 people on Meta's company strategy, sharing stories from early Facebook history, and his thoughts on the future of AI, VR, and AR. Mark was remarkably candid in our discussion, and gave us a window into his real and intense daily demeanor leading Meta. (And his other life endeavors!)We can't wait to release the complete video of the whole night, including our surprise conversations with Daniel Ek, Emily Chang, and cameo appearances from Jensen Huang and Mike Taylor (the incredible singer of “Who Got the Truth?”). That's coming in a couple weeks, but for now: enjoy this conversation with Mark Zuckerberg.Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Fall ‘24 Season partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsStatsigCrusoeLinks:Mike Amiri (who designed Mark's shirt!)More Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!Photo Credit: Mark Zuckerberg by Jeff Sainlar / Meta‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

In this short video, Jamie describes the power of building a Growth Mindset for businesses and individuals. Growth Mindset cultures exhibit high innovation, resilience, and empowerment.  Jamie defines a Growth Mindset and compares it to its counterpart, the Fixed Mindset. She shares a case study about how Microsoft transformed its culture using Growth Mindset principles and gives practical examples of how you can immediately start practicing a Growth Mindset today.    During the episode, Jamie refers to the following work: Carol Dweck's Growth Mindset – link to the book here Acquired Podcast with Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal - April 21 and July 21 Microsoft Volumes I and II Neuroleadership Institute - The Essentials of Growth Mindset   Executive Access is produced by The Ideal Life, a platform that provides coaching, community and content for people to grow both personally and professionally.   

Summer greetings from Acquired! Two items for this “mini-episode”:Tickets are now available for our live show at Chase Center in San Francisco, with special guests including Mark Zuckerberg (!). The show is Tuesday, September 10th, with doors opening at 5 PM for an hour of mingling with other listeners before the show starts at 6 PM. Huge thank you to the J.P. Morgan Payments team for being our incredible partner in making this happen. Tickets are almost gone so make sure you grab one ASAP — you don't want to miss this night! https://acquired.fm/sfWe also figured this is a good excuse to update you all on the state of Acquired — after an incredible first half of the year (including WSJ's profile of the show) we are taking the rest of the summer off to recharge, parent our young children, and prepare for the big night in September. We hope you're having a great summer, and we'll see you live in the fall!Carve Outs:Thule Urban Glide 3Disney's Aulani ResortMeller sunglassesQuarterback and Receiver on NetflixMore Acquired:Subscribe to ACQ2Join the Slack: https://acquired.fm/slack‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, our guest is entrepreneur and investor Ben Gilbert,  co-founder and co-host of the hit podcast Acquired. Ben and his colleague David Rosenthal have developed a huge following for their deep-dive, long-form podcasts telling the stories behind some of the most successful companies in the world, and they recently released Microsoft Volume II, the second installment in their epic exploration of the Redmond-based technology giant.  We talk about Microsoft's misunderstood era, with help from some archival highlights from GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop's interviews with Bill Gates over the years. It's a timely topic given Microsoft's 50th anniversary in 2025 and the company's resurgence as one of the most valuable and relevant companies in the tech industry with the rise of AI.  Before we jump in, we ask Ben to catch us up on all things Acquired. The podcast is the talk of Silicon Valley and Wall Street, as documented in a Wall Street Journal profile. Acquired just announced a live arena show coming up on Sept. 10 featuring Mark Zuckerberg at Chase Center in San Francisco, the home of the Golden State Warriors.  Edited and produced by Curt Milton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1999, Microsoft became the most valuable company in the world. And in 2019, Microsoft became the most valuable company in the world, again. But… what happened in the twenty years in between? The answer, as we discovered in our research, is probably not what you think.In this episode we explore and analyze the browser wars and the DOJ case, Windows XP through 8, Surface, Xbox, search, Yahoo!, Bing, the iPhone, Nokia, mobile, social, Facebook… and oh yeah, a little thing called Azure and the enterprise — which ended up becoming so big that no failures mattered. Tune in for Microsoft, Volume II.Chase Center Live Show in SF:Sign up here to for the pre-sale list before tickets are available to the public. See you there!!Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Season 14 partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsServiceNowPilotLinks:Bill Gurley on Android's “Less Than Free” business modelAll episode sourcesCarve Outs:Meta Ray-BansOzlo SleepbudsM3 Macbook AirModel YMore Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!Note: references to Fortune in ServiceNow sponsor sections are from Fortune ©2023. Used under license.‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Today we are replaying our classroom session with Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, founders of Acquired, the podcasting sensation telling the stories and strategies of the world's great companies. In this episode, we turn the tables on Ben and David in order to discover their own stories and the fairy dust behind acquired success. We'll cover the history of the formation of one of the most successful podcasts in the world, why having a co-founder & friend is vital to building an enduring company throughout the highs and lows, and their most valuable lessons learned from dissecting the greatest stories in business, investing, and entrepreneurship. Please enjoy our class with Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @ArtofInvest | @Buhrman_Rick | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:05:36) First question - Acquired podcast's journey, founders' insights, and entrepreneurial lessons (00:11:00) David Rosenthal's journey from 80s Pennsylvania to entrepreneurship (00:23:12) How David's exposure to entrepreneurship shaped his beliefs and co-founder dynamics (00:14:12) How Ben and David forged a unique friendship through their shared passions (00:30:54) Exploring side hustles & transforming hobbies into career opportunities (00:42:07) Why building success requires nurturing intrinsic compounding factors (00:52:15) The roles of luck and persistence in achieving success (00:56:35) Prioritizing product over monetization for long-term success (00:60:57) The importance of staying authentic amidst success (01:08:15) Balancing success and well-being with Acquired's freedom-driven approach (01:10:37) Recognizing the value of ownership in the journey to success (01:15:32) The power of optimism in overcoming challenges and achieving success (01:19:27) The significance of authenticity in long-term success (01:25:07) Upholding integrity in interactions as an essential component of success (01:35:04) Why successful companies often mirror the founder's personality (01:43:17) Acquired's biggest strength and the potential risk on the horizon

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Starbucks. You'd be hard pressed to name any brand that's more ubiquitous in the world today. With nearly half a billion global customer purchases per week across its stores and 3rd party retail channels, a significant portion of the human population gets their daily fix in the green and white paper cup. (Including our own Ben Gilbert who famously enjoys his daily spinach feta wrap. :)But it wasn't always this way. Long before the frappuccinos and the PSLs and the cake pops, Starbucks was just a small-time Seattle roaster that only sold beans — and was started not by Howard Schultz but rather the guys who later ran Peet's (!). Starting from six tiny stores when Howard took over in 1987, this quirky coffee company named after a character from Moby Dick has scaled to nearly 40,000 locations worldwide.Today, in a first for Acquired, the protagonist himself joins us as a third cohost to tell the whole story of Starbucks. And Howard is in the perfect moment to do this — after three separate stints as CEO he's now retired, off the board of directors, and in his own words “not coming back.” So place a mobile order (or not! as you'll hear Howard speak about), sit back with your own favorite Starbucks items, and enjoy.Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Season 14 partners:J.P. Morgan Payments *ServiceNowPilotThe Biggest Thing We've Ever Done:San Francisco. September 10, 2024. Mark your calendars.Links:Howard's letter “The Soul of a Brand”Worldly Partners' multi-decade Starbucks analysisStarbucks S-1More Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!** Future capabilities of biometric payments are under development; features and timelines are subject to change at the bank's sole discretion.*Note: references to Fortune in ServiceNow sponsor sections are from Fortune ©2023. Used under license.‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Microsoft. After nearly a decade of Acquired episodes, we are finally ready to tackle the most valuable company ever created. The company that put a computer on every desk and in every home. The company that invented the software business model. The company that so thoroughly and completely dominated every conceivable competitor that the United States government intervened and kneecapped it… yet it's STILL the most valuable company in the world today.This episode tells the story of Microsoft in its heyday, the PC Era. We cover its rise from a teenage dream to the most powerful business and technology force in history — the 20-year period from 1975 to 1995 that took Bill and Paul from the Lakeside high school computer room to launching Windows 95 alongside Jay Leno and the Rolling Stones. From BASIC to DOS, Windows, Office, Intel, IBM, Xerox PARC, Apple, Steve Jobs, Steve Ballmer… it's all here, and it's all amazing. Tune in and enjoy… Microsoft.Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Season 14 partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsServiceNowPilotLinks:Congress changing copyright law in 1980 to include “computer programs”Acquired “classic” on Microsoft's 1987 acquisition of Forethought / PowerPointAll episode sourcesCarve Outs:LGRAndré 3000's new album + GQ InterviewMeta Ray-BansVisual Designer Julia RundbergSummer HealthMore Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!Note: references to Fortune in ServiceNow sponsor sections are from Fortune ©2023. Used under license.‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Renaissance Technologies is the best performing investment firm of all time. And yet no one at RenTec would consider themselves an “investor”, at least in any traditional sense of the word. It'd rather be more accurate to call them scientists — scientists who've discovered a system of math, computers and artificial intelligence that has evolved into the greatest money making machine the world has ever seen. And boy does it work: RenTec's alchemic colossus has posted annual returns in the firm's flagship Medallion Fund of 68% gross and 40% net over the past 34 years, while never once losing money. (For those keeping track at home, $1,000 invested in Medallion in 1988 would have compounded to $46.5B today… if you'd been allowed to keep it in.) Tune in for an incredible story of the small group of rebel mathematicians who didn't just beat the market, but in the words of author Greg Zuckerman “solved it.”Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Season 14 partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsServiceNowPilotLinks:The Man Who Solved the MarketThe QuantsBloomberg's 2016 RenTec profileAll episode sourcesCarve Outs:Modern Treasury's Transfer Conference RegistrationThe New LookCole Haan x Acquired!Class of Palm Beach (and the Mini Kelly inside the Birkin!!)More Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!Note: references to Fortune in ServiceNow sponsor sections are from Fortune ©2023. Used under license.‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

In luxury, there's Hermès… and there's everyone else. Stewarded by one French family over six generations, Hermès sells the absolute pinnacle of the French luxury dream. Loyal clients will wait years simply for the opportunity to buy one of the company's flagship Birkin or Kelly bags. Unlike every other luxury brand, Hermès:Doesn't increase supply to meet demand (hence the waitlists)Doesn't loudly brand their products (IYKYK)Doesn't do celebrity endorsements (stars buy their bags just like everyone else)Doesn't even have a marketing department! (they barely advertise at all)And yet everyone knows who they are and what they represent. But, despite all their iconoclasm, this is not a company that's stood still for six generations. Unbeknownst to most, Hermès has completely reinvented itself at least three times in its 187-year history. Including most recently (and most dramatically) by the family's current leaders, who responded to LVMH and Bernard Arnault's 2010 takeover attempt by pursuing a radical strategy — scaling hand craftsmanship. And in the process they turned the company from a sleepy, ~$10B family enterprise into a $200B market cap European giant. Tune in for one incredible story!Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Season 14 partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsServiceNowVantaLinks:Visuals for: 00:23: Haut a Courroies, the “high-belted bag” to carry saddles and boots00:45: Chaine d'ancre, “Chain of anchors”00:49: Jeu des Omnibus et Dames blanches, “White ladies at play”00:53: Screen printing each color on a scarf individually00:57: The Hermès oranges01:06: Sac à Dépêches (today: the Kelly Bag)01:07: Grace Kelly photo in LIFE Magaine01:26: Steps to sew a saddle stitch01:48: The Birkin Bag03:17: Petit hThe saddle stitch (video)Inside the Saddlery at the FaubourgHermès 2022 Annual ReportAxel Dumas InterviewAll episode sourcesCarve Outs:Anker GaN Prime 100W chargerMatterPerplexityThe Score Takes Care of ItselfMore Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Last year Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical company behind Ozempic and Wegovy, overtook LVMH to become Europe's most valuable company. And the pull for Acquired to finally tackle healthcare (18% of US GDP!) became too strong for us to resist. While we didn't know much about Novo Nordisk before diving in, our first thought was, “wow, seems like these new diabetes and obesity drugs mean serious trouble for big insulin companies.”And then… we realized that Novo Nordisk IS the big insulin company. And in a story befitting of Steve Jobs and Apple, they'd just disrupted themselves with the drug equivalent of an iPhone moment. Once we dug further, we quickly realized this company has it all: an incredible 100+ year history filled with Nobel Prizes, bitter personal rivalries, board room dramas, a generation-defining silicon valley innovation, lone voices persevering against all odds — and oh yeah, the world's largest charitable foundation at its helm. Tune in for one incredible story!Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Season 14 partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsServiceNowVantaMore Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!Links:Chart: US Healthcare Spend by CategoryChart: US Distribution and Reimbursement System (for pharmaceutical drugs)Chart: Insulin Supply ChainYouTube Talk: What People Get Wrong about the Finances of the Drug IndustryAlex Telford: The pharma industry from Paul Janssen to today: why drugs got harder to develop and what we can do about itOut-of-Pocket Health: Obesity DrugsOut-of-Pocket Health: US Healthcare System ProblemsAll episode sourcesCarve Outs:Noxgear Tracer 2 running vestDrops of GodWool by Hugh HoweyMere Mortals at San Francisco BalletBlackberry‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Ben has some big news. Actually, double big news! On what has become a holiday tradition here at Acquired, we cozy up to the fire to do our annual review of the show “in public”. We reflect on what can only be described as an absolutely mind-blowing 2023 (LVMH! Jensen! Costco! Charlie! Half a million plus listeners!) and look ahead to some big things cooking for 2024. Plus as always, we wrap with extended carve outs (joined this year by some surprise guests) for anyone still shopping for those holiday perfect gifts.Huge thank you to everyone for making 2023 an amazing year again here in Acquired-land, and cheers to even greater things to come in 2023!Sponsors:Thanks to our fantastic partners, any member of the Acquired community can now get: Your product growth powered by Statsig (and listen to our ACQ2 interview with CEO Vijaye Raji) Scalable, clean and low-cost cloud AI compute from Crusoe (and listen to our ACQ2 interview with CEO Chase Lochmiller) Mark Leonard and David Senra's holiday book recommendations on Blinkist, plus our favorite books on Ben & David's Bookshelf More Acquired!: Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodes Join the Slack Subscribe to ACQ2 Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store! Links / Extended Carve Outs! The Psychology of Money The Artist's Way Transitions Thinking, Fast and Slow Zojirushi hot water heater Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GORE-TEX Mill June Oven Silo Alias Warby Parker Amari glasses Hoka Ora recovery shoes Adobe Light Room The Eureka Theory of Everything is Wrong by Derek Thompson The Luxury Strategy Candide The QB School MNF ManningCast The Eras Tour Uppababy Vista The Joolz Aer Plus Coco At Present ‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

To paraphrase Visa founder Dee Hock, how many of you know Visa? Great, all of you. Now, how many of you know how it started? Or, for that matter, who started it? Who runs and governs it? Where is it headquartered? What's its business model?For the 11th largest market cap company in the world, Visa's history and strategy is almost shockingly unknown. A huge portion of the world's population uses their products on a daily basis (you might say Visa is… everywhere people want to be), but very few know the amazing story behind how that came to be. Or why Visa continues to be one of the most incredible and incredibly durable business franchises of all-time. (50%+ net income margins!! On $30B of revenue!) Today we do our part to change that. Tune in for one heck of a journey.Sponsors:Thanks to our fantastic partners, any member of the Acquired community can now get: Free access to our episode research on Blinkist plus our favorite books on Ben & David's Bookshelf Scalable, clean and low-cost cloud AI compute from Crusoe (and listen to our recent ACQ2 interview with CEO Chase Lochmiller) Your product growth powered by Statsig More Acquired!: Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodes Join the Slack Subscribe to ACQ2 Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store! Links: Burger King rolling out credit cards in 1993 Get your BankAmericard MasterCard today! (!?) Episode sources Carve Outs: I Think You Should Leave Mistborn ‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

We sit down with the legendary Charlie Munger in the only dedicated longform podcast interview that he has done in his 99 years on Earth. We've gotten to have some special conversations on Acquired over the years, but this one truly takes the cake. Over dinner at his Los Angeles home, Charlie reflected with us on his own career and his nearly 50-year partnership at Berkshire Hathaway with Warren Buffett. He offered lessons and advice for investors today, and of course he shared his speech on the virtues of Costco once again (among other favorite investments). We're so glad that we got the opportunity to record and share this with you all — break out your notebooks, tune in, and enjoy the singular wit and wisdom of Charlie Munger.Sponsor:Special thanks to Tiny for being the exclusive sponsor of this episode. You can get in touch with them here (just tell them Ben & David sent you), and order your very own bronze Charlie bust here.More Acquired!: Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodes Join the Slack Subscribe to ACQ2 Become an LP and support the show. Help us pick episodes, Zoom calls and more ACQ Merch Store! ‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

We finally sit down with the man himself: Nvidia Cofounder & CEO Jensen Huang. After three parts and seven+ hours of covering the company, we thought we knew everything but — unsurprisingly — Jensen knows more. A couple teasers: we learned that the company's initial motivation to enter the datacenter business came from perhaps not where you'd think, and the roots of Nvidia's platform strategy stretch back beyond CUDA all the way to the origin of the company.We also got a peek into Jensen's mindset and calculus behind “betting the company” multiple times, and his surprising feelings about whether he'd go on the founder journey again if he could rewind time. We can't think of any better way to tie a bow on our Nvidia series (for now). Tune in!Editorial Note: We originally recorded this episode before the horrific terrorist attacks in Israel. It feels wrong to release this episode — where the nation of Israel and the Mellanox team are discussed — without sharing our profound sadness for all the families who had innocent loved ones or friends killed, injured, or taken hostage. Our hearts go out to everyone coping through this dark moment in history.Sponsors:Thanks to our fantastic partners, any member of the Acquired community can now get: Your product growth powered by Statsig Scalable, clean and low-cost cloud AI compute from Crusoe (and listen to our recent ACQ2 interview with CEO Chase Lochmiller) Free access to Jensen's favorite business books on Blinkist, plus our favorites on Ben & David's Bookshelf More Acquired!: Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodes Join the Slack Subscribe to ACQ2 Become an LP and support the show. Help us pick episodes, Zoom calls and more Merch Store! ‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Today's teachers are Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, founders of Acquired, the podcasting sensation telling the stories and strategies of the world's great companies. In this episode, we turn the tables on Ben and David in order to discover their own stories and the fairy dust behind Acquired's success. We'll cover the history of the formation of one of the most successful podcasts in the world, why having a co-founder & friend is vital to building an enduring company throughout the highs and lows, and their most valuable lessons learned from dissecting the greatest stories in business, investing, and entrepreneurship. Please enjoy our class with Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit GoSummus.info/AOI. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit staygrovey.com.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @ArtofInvest | @Buhrman_Rick  | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:05:36) - (First question) - Acquired podcast's journey, founders' insights, and entrepreneurial lessons (00:11:00) - David Rosenthal's journey from 80s Pennsylvania to entrepreneurship (00:23:12)- How David's exposure to entrepreneurship shaped his beliefs and co-founder dynamics (00:14:12) - How Ben and David forged a unique friendship through their shared passions (00:30:54) - Exploring side hustles & transforming hobbies into career opportunities (00:42:07) - Why building success requires nurturing intrinsic compounding factors (00:52:15) - The roles of luck and persistence in achieving success (00:56:35) - Prioritizing product over monetization for long-term success (00:60:57) - The importance of staying authentic amidst success (01:08:15) - Balancing success and well-being with Acquired's freedom-driven approach (01:10:37) - Recognizing the value of ownership in the journey to success (01:15:32) - The power of optimism in overcoming challenges and achieving success (01:19:27) - The significance of authenticity in long-term success (01:25:07)- Upholding integrity in interactions as an essential component of success (01:35:04) - Why successful companies often mirror the founder's personality (01:43:17) - Acquired's biggest strength and the potential risk on the horizon

It's a(nother) new era for Nvidia.We thought we'd closed the Acquired book on Nvidia back in April 2022. The story was all wrapped up: Jensen & crew had set out on an amazing journey to accelerate the world's computing workloads. Along the way they'd discovered a wondrous opportunity (machine learning powered social media feed recommendations). They forged incredible Power in the CUDA platform, and used it to triumph over seemingly insurmountable adversity — the stock market penalty-box.But, it turned out that was only the precursor to an even wilder journey. Over the past 18 months Nvidia has weathered one of the steepest stock crashes in history ($500B+ market cap wiped away peak-to-trough!). And, it has of course also experienced an even more fantastical rise — becoming the platform that's powering the emergence of perhaps a new form of intelligence itself… and in the process becoming a trillion-dollar company.Today we tell another chapter in the amazing Nvidia saga: the dawn of the AI era. Tune in!Sponsors:Thanks to our fantastic partners, any member of the Acquired community can now get: Scalable, clean and low-cost cloud AI compute from Crusoe (and listen to our recent ACQ2 interview with CEO Chase Lochmiller) Your product growth powered by Statsig Free access to our episode research on Blinkist plus our favorite books on Ben & David's Bookshelf More Acquired!: Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodes Join the Slack Subscribe to ACQ2 Become an LP and support the show. Help us pick episodes, Zoom calls and more ACQ hats are back in stock in the ACQ Merch Store! Links: Asianometry on AI Hardware Episode sources Carve Outs: Alias Moana ‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Costco is not only Charlie Munger's favorite company of all time (plus he's on the board, natch), it's an absolutely fascinating study in how seemingly opposite characteristics can combine to create incredible company value. For instance: Costco has the cheapest prices of any major retailer in America — and also the wealthiest customer base. They pay their hourly workers 30% above the industry norm (and give them excellent healthcare + 401k benefits) — and are almost 3x more profitable on labor than Walmart. Speaking of Walmart, Costco stocks 40x fewer SKUs than their Bentonville-based rivals — yet sells an average of 15x more volume of each. And oh yeah, practically all of Costco's C-Suite started their careers as baggers and checkout clerks! Tune in for a mind-bending exploration of one of the world's most iconic — and iconically unique — companies.Sponsors:Thanks to our fantastic partners, any member of the Acquired community can now get: Your product growth powered by Statsig Free access to our episode research on Blinkist plus our favorite books on Ben & David's Bookshelf Scalable, clean and low-cost cloud AI compute from Crusoe (and listen to our recent ACQ2 interview with CEO Chase Lochmiller) More Acquired!: Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodes Join the Slack Subscribe to ACQ2 Become an LP and support the show. Help us pick episodes, Zoom calls and more Links: The Science of Hitting Warren Buffett's Costco joke Episode sources Carve Outs: Tifosi sunglasses Dwells “take off everything” Jeremy Giffon on Invest Like the Best Dogpatch David Lidsky's great piece on Acquired in Fast Company ‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Nike — it's perhaps the most iconic and most prolific brand of the modern era. On any given day, swooshes adorn the feet of more people on earth than any other footwear company — by a long shot.If you read Shoe Dog or watched Air, you may think you know its history. But Shoe Dog ends in 1980, and Air… well let's just say it's an enjoyable piece of fiction. And it turns out (as always) that the real story is filled with far more drama, twists and business lessons than either of those works.We've been wanting to cover Nike for a long time, and thanks to our LPs who voted to choose this episode it's finally here. So lace up your Vaporflys, Air Maxes, Dunks or Jordans (or your Monarchs, hey we don't judge), head out for a long run or walk and enjoy!Sponsors:Thanks to our fantastic partners, any member of the Acquired community can now get: Free access to Blinks of our episode research on Blinkist Scalable, clean and low-cost cloud AI compute from Crusoe All of your product growth powered by StatsigRegister for Statsig's SF Event with Ben and David! More Acquired!: Get email updates (+ hints on the next episode topic) Join the Slack Subscribe to ACQ2 Become an LP and support the show. Help us pick episodes, Zoom calls and more Links:Episode sourcesCarve Outs: Marc Andreessen on Lex Fridman and on Ben Thompson Speak Now (Taylor's Version) ‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Nobody's perfect — including Porsche. Despite that phrase appearing in their famous 1983 magazine advertisement, they managed to get damn-close to the perfect luxury business (even Bernard Arnault would be jealous!). Porsche is both quality AND quantity, owning the most prestigious brand in its market, while at the same time churning out almost half a million mass-market soccer mom/dad SUVs per year. And like any good luxury brand, it's packed with enough juicy family drama and creeping takeovers to fill a Netflix series.Yet, behind it all lies perhaps the darkest origin story we've ever told on Acquired. Not only was Porsche was started by Nazis, Adolf Hitler himself was deeply involved in its early fortunes. And, following WWII, the Allies simply looked past these facts and essentially bestowed a license to generate wealth on Porsche and its owners — setting the stage for them to become one of the top ~15 wealthiest families in the world today.Joining us to explore it all is perhaps the very most-qualified person in the person in the world: the one & only Doug DeMuro. Not only is Doug the largest independent car reviewer on YouTube with millions of subscribers (we're HUGE fans), he previously worked at Porsche corporate and owns a legendary Porsche Carrera GT — which served as the recording backdrop for this episode. Make sure you tune in to watch the video version! :)ACQ2 Show + LP Program: Subscribe to the shiny new ACQ2! Become an LP and support the show. Help us pick episodes, Zoom calls and more. Sponsors:Thanks to our fantastic partners, any member of the Acquired community can now get: …in touch with Tiny! (just tell them Ben & David sent you) Vanta: a free trial + $1,000 off any compliance audit product Pilot: 20% off your company's first six months of service Links: Doug's YouTube channel (which we HIGHLY recommend) Cars & Bids Episode sources Carve Outs: ResortPass Seinfeld Cast Charlie Rose Interview Compilation WhistlinDiesel ‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi dropped by the Acquired studio for an Eats delivery, so we broke out the cameras and asked him to hang out for a wide-ranging conversation. :) We talk about his 20 years working with Barry Diller, starting his career at Allen & Company, how the Uber CEO search process ACTUALLY went down… and oh yeah, the massive transformation that's happened at Uber over the past few years. When Dara took over the company it was bleeding huge sums of cash, losing share to competitors and embroiled in one of the biggest corporate controversies in recent memory. Fast forward to today and it's turned cashflow positive while also having tripled revenue to over $30B (on $120B in GMV) and solidified its rideshare dominance in the US. And in perhaps the biggest change, it's done it all while staying out of the headlines. Tune in!ACQ2 Show + LP Program: Subscribe to our interview show, ACQ2! Become an LP and support the show. Help us pick episodes, Zoom calls and more. Sponsors:Thanks to our fantastic partners, any member of the Acquired community can now get: 20% off Common Room's Team plan for 2023 Up to 10% off your first year of business insurance with Vouch A free trial of PitchBook + links to research reports! LinksBen & David on My First MillionNote: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Today we bring you two absolutely incredible stories. The first is Lockheed's legendary Skunk Works division — the elite team of aviation geniuses who produced some of the greatest airplanes in history: the U-2, the Stealth Fighter, and the incomparable SR-71 Blackbird. The second story is arguably even more important, but not widely known! It's the secret and true origins of Silicon Valley — and Lockheed's primary role in it. We take you from WWII to the Cold War, all the way to today to unpack and analyze the industry dynamics of defense contractors in the modern era. Tune in and prepare to be blown away by what you'll learn about the history of our industry!ACQ2 Show + LP Program: Subscribe to the shiny new ACQ2! Become an LP and support the show. Help us pick episodes, Zoom calls and more. Sponsors:Thanks to our fantastic partners, any member of the Acquired community can now get: Pilot: 20% off your company's first six months of service Vanta: A free trial + $1,000 off any compliance audit product …in touch with Tiny! (just tell them Ben & David sent you) Links: Ben Rich's Skunk Works Kelly's 14 Rules of Skunk Works LMSC's “Seven Tenets” Steve Blank's Secret History of Silicon Valley Episode sources Carve Outs: Nier: Automata The Blackbird speed check story EGO Lawn Tools (just in time for Fathers' Day!) ‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

We sit down with Spotify CEO Daniel Ek live in Stockholm at Spotify's amazing HQ studio (check out the video version of this episode — which plays natively on Spotify!). This was an incredibly special and timely conversation: for those who haven't been paying attention over the past few years, after revolutionizing music Spotify has now ALSO completely transformed our own industry in podcasting. Starting from way behind with ~zero market share in 2018, Spotify has now aggregated the listener market and amazingly surpassed Apple as the world's largest podcast platform — including close to home with the Acquired audience, where it has 60%+ market share among you all!We discuss the origins of this “second act” strategy with Daniel, the vision to move from a music company to an audio company, and what's coming next with Spotify's entry into Audiobooks. And of course we relive some key moments from the Acquired canon that Daniel was involved in, including his pivotal conversations with Taylor Swift and her team convincing her to come back to streaming following the release of 1984. Tune in!ACQ2 Show + LP Program: Subscribe to our interview show, ACQ2! Become an LP and support the show. Help us pick episodes, Zoom calls and more. Sponsors:Thanks to our fantastic partners, any member of the Acquired community can now get: All of your product growth powered by Statsig Up to 10% off your first year of business insurance with Vouch A free trial of PitchBook + links to research reports! LinksFollow Daniel on TwitterNote: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Episode 440: Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) are joined by the Acquired podcast (@AcquiredFM) hosts, Ben Gilbert (@gilbert) and David Rosenthal (@djrosent) to talk about scaling to a large podcast, the company they would like to own, the CEO's you don't want to compete against, and the 100+ year history of Nintendo. Plus, a YouTube Premium subscription giveaway! Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here. Vote for MFM to win a Webby: mfmpod.com/webby Click here to sign up for our event in Austin, TX on Saturday April 29th: mfmpod.com/atx Check Out Sam's Stuff: * Hampton * Ideation Bootcamp * Copy That Check Out Shaan's Stuff: * Power Writing Course * Daily Newsletter ----- Links: *Acquired podcast *Wait But Why *Marques Brownlee *Nintendo *NVIDIA * Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. ------ Show Notes: (01:45) - Intro to Acquired (01:58) - What to do when your schtick runs out (10:00) - How to scale to a big podcast (14:05) - How big do you have to be to be at the top of the business category? (23:55) - What commonalities are there between weird companies? (27:40) - How to tell a real from a fake contrarian (34:45) - Nintendo (37:45) - Which company would you most want to own? (40:45) - Who would you least want to compete against? (52:30) - Business ideas (56:40) - Will you ever sell Acquired? (58:20) - Best ways to make money as a podcast ----- Past guests on My First Million include Rob Dyrdek, Hasan Minhaj, Balaji Srinivasan, Jake Paul, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Gary Vee, Lance Armstrong, Sophia Amoruso, Ariel Helwani, Ramit Sethi, Stanley Druckenmiller, Peter Diamandis, Dharmesh Shah, Brian Halligan, Marc Lore, Jason Calacanis, Andrew Wilkinson, Julian Shapiro, Kat Cole, Codie Sanchez, Nader Al-Naji, Steph Smith, Trung Phan, Nick Huber, Anthony Pompliano, Ben Askren, Ramon Van Meer, Brianne Kimmel, Andrew Gazdecki, Scott Belsky, Moiz Ali, Dan Held, Elaine Zelby, Michael Saylor, Ryan Begelman, Jack Butcher, Reed Duchscher, Tai Lopez, Harley Finkelstein, Alexa von Tobel, Noah Kagan, Nick Bare, Greg Isenberg, James Altucher, Randy Hetrick and more. ----- Additional episodes you might enjoy: • #224 Rob Dyrdek - How Tracking Every Second of His Life Took Rob Drydek from 0 to $405M in Exits • #209 Gary Vaynerchuk - Why NFTS Are the Future • #178 Balaji Srinivasan - Balaji on How to Fix the Media, Cloud Cities & Crypto * #169 - How One Man Started 5, Billion Dollar Companies, Dan Gilbert's Empire, & Talking With Warren Buffett • ​​​​#218 - Why You Should Take a Think Week Like Bill Gates • Dave Portnoy vs The World, Extreme Body Monitoring, The Future of Apparel Retail, "How Much is Anthony Pompliano Worth?", and More • How Mr Beast Got 100M Views in Less Than 4 Days, The $25M Chrome Extension, and More