ACQ2 is Ben and David's conversations with experts on topics related to Acquired. Acquired the stories of great companies — and ACQ2 dives deeper into the lessons we can learn from them, often with the protagonists themselves.
This podcast episode dissected various market corrections and resets that have occurred over the last 20 years, highlighting the patterns and performance of high-growth businesses during these periods. It also delved into the financial characteristics of technology companies in the dot-com era and now, comparing profit...
Generative AI, such as large language models like GPT, can revolutionize B2B SaaS companies by automating tasks, improving customer service, and creating new products. However, it's important to address accuracy concerns and understand its limitations to use it effectively. Businesses must focus on solving desperate pr...
AngelList, initially an email list connecting startups with investors, transformed into a venture capital platform encompassing syndicates, talent acquisition, customer acquisition, and fund management. Its focus shifted from SPVs to a comprehensive fund management platform, allowing GPs to manage portfolios, distribut...
This podcast episode emphasizes the significance of sales in the early stages of a startup, particularly when market fit is yet to be discovered. By engaging with the customer base through outbound sales, companies can effectively gather user feedback, refine their messaging, and ultimately build a product that truly a...
This podcast dives into the art and strategies of podcasting, featuring discussions on niche selection, maintaining consistency and evolution, guest selection and preparation, contrarianism, keys to success and failure, historical anecdotes, influential figures in tech, business insights from acquired podcasts, and the...
This podcast episode explores the challenges and opportunities associated with data collaboration in the cloud, particularly focusing on secure collaboration, smooth data sharing, and user-friendliness. The guest, Kamakshi Sivaramakrishnan, CEO of Samooha, shares her insights on founding a startup, building a secure da...
This podcast episode delves into the entrepreneurial journey of Vijay Raji and explores the evolution of software development at Facebook, from the waterfall model to the current continuous deployment model. It also discusses Statsig's go-to-market strategies and emphasizes the importance of feature flagging and experi...
This podcast episode explores the evolution of venture capital and private equity, the intricacies of capital formation and product management, the importance of relationship management, the untapped potential of private markets for individual investors, the challenges faced by institutional and retail investors in pri...
This podcast episode dissects the FTX collapse highlighting the importance of self-custody in securing crypto assets. Various aspects of self-custody are discussed, including hardware wallets, cold storage, and reputable exchanges, while comparing them to custodial platforms and their associated risks. The episode also...
Crossover investing enables long-term value creation by allowing firms to maintain partnerships with technology companies through both private and public market stages. TCV pioneered this model, emphasizing the necessity of forward-investing during periods of market dislocation to secure future growth. Netflix serves a...
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