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Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal · Business

Acquired

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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Activision Blizzard

13 Jul 2017
1h 10m
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This podcast episode intricately chronicles the evolution and impact of Blizzard Entertainment, from its early games like Warcraft and Diablo to the groundbreaking rise of esports through Starcraft, culminating in the pivotal merger with Activision. The narrative not only highlights Blizzard's innovative contributions ...

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Whole Foods Market

21 Jun 2017
1h 10m
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"About Acquired" on the Anchor Podcast of the Day

11 Jun 2017
20m
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SoundJam (iTunes)

31 May 2017
1h 14m
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BAMTech, Disney and "the Biggest Media Company You've Never Heard Of”

10 May 2017
1h 13m
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The LA Clippers

24 Apr 2017
1h 3m
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This podcast episode explores the turbulent history of the Los Angeles Clippers, from the team's struggles and dysfunction under previous ownership to its transformation and success under new ownership. It discusses the scandal involving former owner Donald Sterling, the team's turning point in the early 2010s, and the...

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Oculus

11 Apr 2017
1h 16m
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The Starbucks IPO with Dan Levitan

03 Apr 2017
1h 10m
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Overture (with the Internet History Podcast!)

13 Mar 2017
1h 26m
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The Snap Inc. IPO

04 Mar 2017
1h 22m
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The Uber - Didi Chuxing Merger with Brad Stone, author of The Upstarts & The Everything Store

01 Mar 2017
1h 8m
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In this episode of Acquired, Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal host Brad Stone to discuss the merger between Uber and Didi Chuxing in China. The conversation begins by setting the stage in 2012, when Uber was expanding internationally and facing competition. Brad Stone shares insights from his book, "The Upstarts," detai...

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P.A. Semi + AuthenTec

24 Jan 2017
1h 8m
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Special: 2016 Review and 2017 Predictions

11 Jan 2017
1h 12m
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The Amazon IPO with original Amazon Board Member Tom Alberg

31 Dec 2016
1h 6m
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This podcast episode provides a comprehensive overview of the early days of Amazon.com, focusing on its origins, the hard work involved in building the website, and the key individuals who played a crucial role in its success. It highlights Jeff Bezos's long-term thinking approach and his willingness to experiment and ...

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Special: A Conversation with Microsoft's Head of Strategic Investments Brian Schultz

16 Dec 2016
1h 10m
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Marvel

05 Dec 2016
1h 18m
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The Facebook IPO

11 Nov 2016
1h 21m
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Skype

02 Nov 2016
1h 18m
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NeXT (Live show at the GeekWire Summit)

23 Oct 2016
1h 2m
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Zillow + Trulia (with Zillow Group CFO Kathleen Philips)

14 Oct 2016
1h 11m
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