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Acquired

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Acquired

101 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

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Topics · top 10

AR/VR glasses and mixed reality as next computing platform×2Meta's platform evolution and competitive positioningOn-device AI integration in consumer hardwareOpen vs. closed platform strategy and ideologyRapid iteration and shipping culture vs. polish-first approachFounder control structures and super-voting sharesMeta's political brand challenges post-2016Reality Labs investment thesis and timelineOpen-source strategy and ecosystem effectsLearning velocity as competitive advantage

Analyzed Episodes

Sep 18, 2024

The Mark Zuckerberg Interview

Meta's platform evolution and competitive positioningAR/VR glasses and mixed reality as next computing platformOn-device AI integration in consumer hardware
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Sep 30, 2024

Acquired LIVE from Chase Center (with Daniel Ek, Emily Chang, Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg)

Founder control and super-voting share structuresAR/VR glasses and mixed reality as next computing platformAI integration in consumer products and on-device AI
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Oct 28, 2024

Meta

Founder Control and Corporate GovernanceMobile Platform Monetization StrategyAI-Driven Feed Ranking and Personalization
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Nov 18, 2024

IKEA

Flat-pack furniture design and manufacturingFoundation-based corporate ownership structuresSupply chain strategy and supplier relationships
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Oct 27, 2025

Trader Joe’s

Retail business model innovation and counter-positioningPrivate label product strategy and differentiationSupply chain and inventory management optimization
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Nov 24, 2025

Coca-Cola

Patent medicines and the birth of American advertising (1880s-1890s)Trademark protection and legal defense against copycat cola brandsBottling franchise system design and incentive alignment
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Dec 16, 2024

Mars Inc. (the chocolate story)

Vertical integration and supply chain control in manufacturingScale economics and operational efficiency metrics (ROTA)Television advertising and consumer marketing innovation
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Jan 21, 2025

TSMC (Remastered)

Semiconductor manufacturing and foundry business modelsCompetitive moats and process power in capital-intensive industriesHorizontal vs. vertical integration in technology value chains
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Jan 27, 2025

TSMC Founder Morris Chang

Pure-play foundry business modelLearning curve pricing strategyMoore's Law and process node development
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Feb 24, 2025

Rolex

Rolex brand history and founding by Hans WilsdorfOyster case waterproofing technology and patent acquisitionPerpetual rotor self-winding mechanism innovation
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Mar 24, 2025

Indian Premier League Cricket

Sports League Business Models and Competitive BalanceMedia Rights Valuation and Auction MechanismsEmerging Market Consumer Demographics and Advertising Growth
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Apr 21, 2025

Epic Systems (MyChart)

Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market DominanceVertical Market Software StrategyHealthcare IT Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA, Meaningful Use, Cures Act)
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Jun 2, 2025

The Steve Ballmer Interview

IBM PC and DOS licensing deal structureEnterprise software sales motion and licensing modelsWindows Server and Active Directory ecosystem integration
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Jun 30, 2025

Google: The Origin of Search

PageRank Algorithm and Link-Based RankingCost-Per-Click Auction MechanismsSecond-Price Auction Economics
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Jul 16, 2025

The Jamie Dimon Interview

Fortress Balance Sheet StrategyRisk Management and Stress TestingM&A Integration and Execution
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Aug 26, 2025

Alphabet Inc.

Search Engine Monetization and Ad AuctionsWeb Application Development (Ajax, JavaScript, V8)Mobile Operating System Strategy and Distribution
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Oct 1, 2025

Acquired Live at Radio City Music Hall (Presented by J.P. Morgan)

Podcast video distributionLive event productionCEO interviews
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Oct 6, 2025

Google: The AI Company

Transformer Architecture and Its Impact on AIGoogle Brain vs. DeepMind Consolidation StrategySearch Monetization vs. AI Monetization Models
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Mar 2, 2026

Formula 1

Sports league consolidation and power dynamicsMedia rights valuation and negotiation strategiesGlobal sports marketing and audience development
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Dec 15, 2025

10 Years of Acquired (with Michael Lewis)

Podcast Production and Editorial ProcessLong-Form Audio Content StrategyFounder Partnership Dynamics
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