logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2022
1h 3m

The Playbook: Lessons from 200+ Company ...

Ben Gilbert And David Rosenthal
About this episode

When Patrick O'Shaughnessy and Brent Beshore asked us to give a talk at their incredible Capital Camp conference, we knew we had to bring something special. So we spent months combing through the Acquired back catalog and cataloged our 12 favorite lessons from the 200+ stories we’ve told over the past 7 years. From Sequoia through Sony, TSMC, Nvidia, The New York Times, the NBA and Oprah — we revisited all the classics and pulled out the common threads that weave the tapestry of great companies we’ve covered on Acquired. This episode was truly a joy to put together… huge thank you to Patrick and Brent for giving us the perfect stage on which to present it!


Sponsors:

Anrok: https://bit.ly/anrokacquired
WorkOS: https://bit.ly/workos25
Statsig: https://bit.ly/acquiredstatsig24


More Acquired!:

© Copyright 2015-2025 ACQ, LLC


This episode has video! You can watch it on YouTube


‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Up next
Jun 30
Google
We tell the story of the single greatest business ever created: Google search. From its origins as a Stanford research project called BackRub, Google became the front door to the internet. Today it’s an essential service for over half the world, and one that generates more profit ... Show More
3h 39m
Jun 2
The Steve Ballmer Interview
We sit down with Steve Ballmer, the legendary former Microsoft CEO and owner of the LA Clippers, for an epic conversation covering his 34 years at Microsoft. Steve listened to our Microsoft episodes and had some thoughts to share — and boy, did he deliver. Steve takes us point-by ... Show More
2h 59m
Apr 28
Announcement: Acquired Live at Radio City Music Hall!
A few weeks ago, we told you that Acquired is doing something in New York City on July 15 with our good friends at J.P. Morgan Payments. Well, the big announcement is finally here: We are doing our 2025 Live Show… at Radio City Music Hall!Radio City is of course the iconic New Yo ... Show More
4m 25s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2018
TIP220: Lessons from Billionaire Oprah Winfrey (Business Podcast)
Learn important business lessons from billionaire Oprah Winfrey. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why a very special girl was the best guest among 35,000 interviews, Oprah conducted throughout her career. How Oprah found her calling. How Oprah is assembling her team. How Oprah chose ... Show More
37m 59s
Jan 2015
TIP 019 : How High Frequency Trading Works - Michael Lewis Book (Investing Podcast)
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: What is High Frequency Trading? How does High Frequency Trading work? How will High Frequency Trading affect me as an investor? Ask the Investors: Should I use technical analysis along with value investing principles? BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the ex ... Show More
40m 51s
Jun 2023
Your World on Money - Behind the Scenes of the new Million Stories Series with host Andini Makosinski
How do you improve your credit, your real estate savvy, your knowledge of taxes, your ability to budget and save, and more? You listen to shows like SB, watch YouTube, read books, and surround yourself with great people! A new series from Million Stories gives you ALL of those to ... Show More
54m 10s
Apr 2024
TIP624: Studying Financial History w/ Clay Finck
On today’s episode, Clay discusses various financial crises from the past as discussed in the book This Time is Different by Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff.As the saying goes, from a historical perspective, there is nothing new except what is forgotten. Today’s episode will h ... Show More
53m 56s
Apr 2017
TIP134: Unshakeable by Tony Robbins (Business Podcast)
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: What you can and can’t control in the financial markets. The truth about diversification. Why private equity funds are not worth their high fees. Why you should write down your personal rules before you invest. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive ... Show More
51m 53s
Jan 2017
TIP 119 : The Lean Startup by Eric Ries (Business Podcast)
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: How to use Lean Six Sigma to optimize your processes. How to use Validated Learning to develop what the customer truly wants. What Innovation Accounting is and why every start-up should use it. How to develop a minimum viable product, and push it ou ... Show More
42m 16s
Jun 2024
TIP639: Buffett's Favorite Business Book w/ David Fagan
On today’s episode, Clay is joined by David Fagan to discuss Don Keough’s book, The Ten Commandments of Business Failure.  Don Keough was the President and COO of Coca-Cola. During Keough’s and Roberto Goizueta’s leadership, Coca-Cola’s stock compounded at 27% per annum from 1981 ... Show More
1h 6m
Dec 2023
Doug Leone - Lessons from a Titan - [Invest Like the Best, REPLAY]
This week we are replaying our episode with Doug Leone. Doug led one of the world’s most successful venture firms, Sequoia, for over 25 years after he was given responsibility for the firm by its founder, Don Valentine, in 1996. Alongside Mike Moritz, the pair managed its expansi ... Show More
1h 9m
Apr 2024
RWH044: How To Beat The Market w/ Bryan Lawrence
In this episode, William Green chats with Bryan Lawrence, a highly successful hedge fund manager who runs an investment firm called Oakcliff Capital. Bryan almost never gives interviews, so this is a rare opportunity to hear him speak in depth about the advantages of a concentrat ... Show More
2h 9m