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Every company has a story. Learn the playbooks that built the world’s greatest companies — and how you can apply them.

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Trader Joe's breaks every rule of modern retail. They don't do e-commerce. They don't do delivery. No sales, coupons, or loyalty programs. They only stock 4,000 SKUs versus 50,000+ at normal supermarkets. Their parking lots are famously terrible and ... more

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Google faces the greatest innovator's dilemma in history. They invented the Transformer — the breakthrough technology powering every modern AI system from ChatGPT to Claude (and, of course, Gemini). They employed nearly all the top AI talent: Ilya Su... more

It’s finally here! Today we are releasing Acquired’s first “concert film” — the full video recording of our Radio City live show from this summer with Jamie Dimon, Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times CEO Meredith Kopit Levien, Barry Diller, and cameos... more

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In its first six years from 1998 to 2004, Google built one of the greatest products of all time (and certainly the greatest business of all time) with Search. Then in its next six years from 2005 to 2011, Google built seven (!) more billion+ user pro... more

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Recent Guests

Jamie Dimon
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Meredith Kopit Levien
CEO of the New York Times
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Barry Diller
Media Mogul
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Andrew Ross Sorkin
Financial Journalist
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Episode: Acquired Live at Radio City Music Hall (Presented by J.P. Morgan)
Morris Chang
Founder of TSMC and semiconductor industry pioneer
TSMC
Episode: TSMC Founder Morris Chang
Daniel Ek
CEO and founder of Spotify
Spotify
Episode: Acquired LIVE from Chase Center (with Daniel Ek, Emily Chang, Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg)
Emily Chang
Host at Bloomberg
Bloomberg
Episode: Acquired LIVE from Chase Center (with Daniel Ek, Emily Chang, Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg)
Mark Zuckerberg
CEO of Meta
Meta
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Howard Schultz
Co-founder and former CEO of Starbucks
Starbucks
Episode: Starbucks (with Howard Schultz)

Hosts

Ben Gilbert
Co-host and producer known for insightful commentary and deep research into business stories, working alongside his counterpart to provide thorough analysis on episodes.
David Rosenthal
Co-host contributing expert insights and analysis, alongside extensive research to enrich the storytelling aspects of each episode.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 12.9k ratings
  • Best Business Podcast - Amazing storytelling

    After listening to more episodes I am editing the review: best podcast I have ever encountered. Mind u I have been listening to podcasts when iPods were still a rage.

    Every episode is a gem. Long ones but the hosts have a way to keep it engaging while sharing these stories. Thank you Ben and David.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Its_mnm
    Indiaa month ago
  • Best ever

    Fabulous podcast. Outstanding research, superb storytelling. This podcast always makes me smile and learn so much. Doesn’t get any better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Batababy
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great listen

    Very well done… despite length the pod moves ! These guys are good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pedrogeddings
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awesome Podcast

    Haven’t come across an episode yet where I didn’t learn something or really enjoy it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heliax84
    United States2 months ago
  • Alphabet, Inc.

    This is a truly amazing podcast. I got such a great insight into Alphabet from this 4 hour podcast. I’ll go back to check our earlier shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bruce from Dallas
    United States2 months ago

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Some critiques suggest a bias in coverage, focusing on the positive without addressing potential downsides.
Listeners appreciate the thorough research and detailed breakdowns of major companies.
Audience feedback highlights the show's entertaining and informative qualities, making it a favorite among business enthusiasts.

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The Steve Ballmer Interview
Q: What did you learn from your time at Microsoft that you apply in your current role with the Clippers?
Ballmer mentions the importance of accountability in sports, stating, 'Every 24 seconds, you get a report card, basketball, shot clock.'
The Steve Ballmer Interview
Q: How do you feel about the fact that you are regarded as the father of Microsoft's enterprise business?
Steve acknowledges that while he feels good about it, there are many fathers to the enterprise business, and he regrets losing the consumer muscle along the way.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang
Q: How does Jensen view AI's impact on robotics and self-driving cars?
AI must be kept safe, and we need to ensure that humans remain involved to guide the technology in critical situations.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang
Q: What should companies do when they find product-market fit and begin to grow?
They should seek to serve needs that have not emerged yet and position themselves in zero billion dollar markets where few competitors exist.
Charlie Munger
Q: Have you ever had an investment like BYD where you invested significantly and it grew to a large value?
It's a venture capital type investment, which was a thinly traded public company, and we bought it instead of a traditional VC investment.

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Content centers on the narratives behind successful companies, exploring their growth trajectories, pivotal moments, and strategic decisions made by their founders and leaders. Noteworthy themes include technology evolution, market dynamics, and corporate culture, particularly within the tech and finance sectors. Each episode often features deep dives into prominent figures and brands, offering insights into their innovative practices and lessons learned from successes and failures. This podcast is distinguished by its in-depth research and engaging storytelling style, appealing to listeners keen on understanding complex business concepts in an accessible manner.

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2. Meredith Kopit Levien
3. Barry Diller
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5. Morris Chang
6. Daniel Ek
7. Emily Chang
8. Mark Zuckerberg

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