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Acquired

Acquired

Ben Gilbert · Technology · EN

Acquired delves into the histories and strategies of iconic companies, dissecting the playbooks that led to their success. Through in-depth interviews and narrative storytelling, the podcast aims to equip listeners with actionable insights for business and investing. It is geared towards...

213
Episodes
72
Guests

Notable Guests

PM
Packy McCormick 3x
HH
Hamilton Helmer 3x
BM
Brian McCullough 2x
Jason Calacanis
Jason Calacanis 2x
CS
Chenyi Shi 2x
NF
Nick Fajt 2x
Rahul Vohra
Rahul Vohra 2x
DE
Daniel Ek 2x
AG
Anthony Gonzalez 1x
Brendan Eich
Brendan Eich 1x
AM
Andrew Marks 1x
BK
Brian Koppelman 1x
Alfred Lin
Alfred Lin 1x
BS
Brian Schultz 1x
Brad Stone
Brad Stone 1x

Recent Episodes

Mar 2, 2026 · 4h 29m
Formula 1 combines high-speed racing, advanced engineering, and intense team rivalries.
4h 29m
Jan 27, 2026 · 4h 17m
The NFL's deep connection to American culture and identity.
4h 17m
Dec 15, 2025 · 2h 47m
Michael Lewis questions the unlikely success of the 'Acquired' podcast.
2h 47m
Nov 24, 2025 · 4h 4m
Coca-Cola transformed a beverage into emotion and built an incredible scale economy business.
4h 4m
Oct 27, 2025 · 3h 28m
Trader Joe's defies modern retail with no e-commerce, delivery, or loyalty programs.
3h 28m
Oct 6, 2025 · 4h 6m
Google faces an innovator's dilemma despite inventing key AI technology (Transformer).
4h 6m
Oct 1, 2025 · 1m
This episode is the full video recording of the Acquired live show at Radio City Music Hall.
1m
Aug 26, 2025 · 4h 11m
Google built Search, an unparalleled product, in its first six years.
4h 11m
Jul 16, 2025 · 1h 6m
Jamie Dimon discusses his journey from being fired at Citigroup to leading JPMorgan Chase.
Jamie Dimon
1h 6m
Jun 30, 2025 · 3h 37m
The story of Google Search, originating from a Stanford research project called BackRub.
3h 37m
Jun 2, 2025 · 2h 57m
Steve Ballmer reflects on his 34 years as Microsoft CEO and current role with the LA Clippers.
Steve Ballmer
2h 57m
Apr 21, 2025 · 3h 55m
Epic Systems, a major US healthcare company, is run from a unique farm in Wisconsin.
3h 55m
Mar 24, 2025 · 4h 26m
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a dynamic and rapidly growing force in the sports industry.
4h 26m
Feb 24, 2025 · 4h 59m
Rolex paradoxically sells expensive mechanical watches despite superior digital alternatives.
4h 59m
Jan 27, 2025 · 2h 56m
Rare English interview with TSMC Founder Morris Chang in Taiwan.
2h 56m
Jan 21, 2025 · 2h 29m
History of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), founded in 1987.
2h 29m
Dec 16, 2024 · 3h 52m
Mars, Inc. owns familiar brands like M&M's, Snickers, Pedigree, and Whiskas.
3h 52m
Nov 18, 2024 · 3h 21m
IKEA is a unique global company with no direct competitors.
3h 21m
Oct 28, 2024 · 6h 19m
Meta's products are used by nearly half the world's population daily.
6h 19m
Sep 30, 2024 · 2h 25m
Live recording from Chase Center with notable guests.
Daniel Ek
2h 25m

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