NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang
- Nvidias history and strategic decisions
- Jensen Huangs leadership and insights
- AI and machine learning advancements
- Transformation of the technology industry
- Challenges and advice for company founders
Benchmark Part I
- History and evolution of Benchmark Capital
- Venture capital models and strategies
- Investment success and strategies of Benchmark
- Challenges and dynamics within venture capital firms
- Benchmarks impact on the landscape of venture capital
The Mark Zuckerberg Interview
- Mark Zuckerbergs reflections on Facebooks past and mistakes
- Metas strategy for future technologies such as AR and AI
- The impact of governance structure and independence in Meta
- The role of open source technology at Meta
- Comparisons and competition with other tech companies like Apple and Google
Sessions: David Senra (Founders Podcast)
- David Senras passion for founder biographies
- Influence of historical figures on modern entrepreneurship
- Charlie Mungers insights and influence
- The importance of storytelling and repetition in learning
- Venture capital and content marketing
Renaissance Technologies (Audio)
- Renaissance Technologies overview and history
- Jim Simons and his contribution to finance
- The Medallion Fund and its investment strategy
- Quantitative finance and machine learning
- Impact and influence of Renaissance Technologies
Charlie Munger (Audio)
- Charlie Mungers investment philosophy
- The history and business model of Costco
- Importance of partnerships in business
- Investment strategies and market insights
- Challenges and opportunities in the global market
Enron
- Enron scandal and bankruptcy
- Market to market accounting
- Special purpose entities and financial manipulation
- Deregulation and innovation in the energy market
- Corporate ethics and lessons from Enron
TSMC founder Morris Chang
- Morris Chang and the foundation of TSMC
- The semiconductor industrys evolution and TSMCs role
- Fabulous companies and their impact on TSMC
- Key partnerships and decisions shaping TSMCs growth
- Learning curve and pricing strategies in the semiconductor manufacturing industry
Starbucks (with Howard Schultz)
- Starbucks history and growth
- Howard Schultzs influence and leadership
- Starbucks unique business model and expansion strategy
- Challenges and innovations at Starbucks
- Employee culture and benefits at Starbucks
Visa (Audio)
- History and evolution of Visa
- Visas business model and market dominance
- Technological innovations in payment processing
- Challenges and competition in the payment industry
- Visas impact on global commerce
Costco (Audio)
- Costcos Business Model and Innovations
- History and Origins of Costco
- Costcos Membership Economics
- Comparison of Retail Models Costco vs Walmart and Amazon
- Operational Strategies and Culture at Costco
The NFL (Audio)
- NFLs historical development and business strategies
- NFLs relationship with television networks and media rights
- The impact of NFLs Super Bowl and Monday Night Football
- NFLs issues with player safety and public perception
- The role of NFL Players Association and collective bargaining agreements
Amazon.com
- Amazons early board member Tom Alberg and his impact
- Amazons early growth and business strategy
- Jeff Bezoss career before founding Amazon
- Amazons expansion into various product categories
- The launch and impact of Amazon Prime
Microsoft Volume I: The Complete History and Strategy of founding through Windows 95 (Audio)
- Founding and Early Days of Microsoft
- Microsofts Partnership with IBM
- Development and Impact of Microsoft DOS
- Microsofts Strategy in the PC Market
- Launch and Success of Windows 95
Hermès (Audio)
- History of Hermes
- Craftsmanship and production methods
- Brand strategy and power
- Strategic business decisions and growth
- Challenges and controversies in the luxury industry
Qualcomm
- History of Qualcomm and its Strategic Execution
- Development of Wireless Communication Technology
- Qualcomms Role in the Mobile Phone Industry
- Patents and Legal Battles in the Telecom Industry
Lockheed Martin (Audio)
- Lockheed Martin history
- Military industrial complex
- Skunk Works and innovations
- Cold War arms race
- Defense contracting industry dynamics
Nvidia: The Machine Learning Company (2006-2022)
- Nvidias journey from gaming to AI and machine learning
- The impact and evolution of CUDA on Nvidias success
- Challenges and competitive landscape for Nvidia in data centers
- Nvidias involvement in automotive technology and autonomous vehicles
- The role of gaming technology in Nvidias growth strategy
Meta (Audio)
- Meta platforms origin and development
- Significance of the Facebook IPO
- Challenges of transitioning to mobile
- Impact of social media innovations like NewsFeed
- Role and influence of key figures like Mark Zuckerberg and Cheryl Sandberg
Walmart
- History and evolution of Walmart
- Impact of Walmart on local economies and suppliers
- Walmarts business strategies and logistics
- Comparison of Walmart and Amazon
- Walmarts approach to ecommerce and technology
Amazon Web Services
- Amazon Web Services business and financials
- Cloud computing and infrastructure
- History and origin stories of AWS
- Impact of AWS on technology startups and enterprises
- Comparison of cloud competitors like Microsoft and Google
SONY (75 years of electronics history in 3 hours)
- Sonys impact on consumer electronics
- Sonys relationship with Steve Jobs and Apple
- History of the PlayStation and gaming impact
- Sonys presence in music and film industries
- Sonys financial services
Mars Inc. - The Chocolate Story (Audio)
- Varieties and evolution of MMs
- History of Mars Inc and its family drama
- Industrialization and influence of the chocolate industry
- Mars Incs global strategy and expansion
- Importance of branding and marketing in the candy industry
Rolex (Audio)
- Rolexs Brand and Product Evolution
- The History and Significance of the Rolex Daytona
- Impact of the Quartz Crisis on the Swiss Watch Industry
- Rolexs Market Position and Strategy
- Rolexs Marketing and Luxury Brand Strategy
Acquired LIVE from Chase Center (with Daniel Ek, Emily Chang, Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg)
- Evolution of Metas technology products
- Opensource technology and its impact on Meta
- Metas challenges with political and public perception
- Mark Zuckerbergs approach to company strategy
- Future of social and AR technology
Nvidia Part III: The Dawn of the AI Era (2022-2023) (Audio)
- Nvidias role in the AI Revolution
- Generative AI and Large Language Models LLMs
- The impact of Nvidias data center solutions
- The historical evolution of Nvidias technology and strategy
- Enterprise adoption of AI and Nvidias positioning
Nvidia: The GPU Company (1993-2006)
- History of Nvidia
- Nvidias early challenges and innovations
- Development of GPUs and gaming market
- Nvidias strategic partnerships
- Nvidias evolution and future potential
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek
- Spotifys expansion strategies
- Podcasting impact on Spotifys business
- Cultural representation in global music trends
- AIs role in content creation and consumption
- Business models in the creator economy
TSMC (Remastered)
- History and evolution of TSMC
- Role of TSMC in the semiconductor industry
- Impact of geopolitical factors on TSMC
- TSMCs business model and strategic decisions
- Innovation and technology in semiconductor manufacturing
Epic Systems (MyChart)
- History and Growth of Epic Systems
- Electronic Medical Records EMR and Electronic Health Records EHR Industry
- Impact of Government Legislation on Healthcare IT
- Epic Systems Business Model and Corporate Culture
- Interoperability and Challenges in Healthcare IT
Benchmark Part II: The Dinner
- The essence and dynamics of Venture Capital dinners and meetings
- Benchmarks approach in venture capital without growth funds
- Importance of founder relations and investments by Benchmark
- Benchmarks unique decisionmaking and partnership structure
- Commitment to being an earlystage investment firm
The Playbook: Lessons from 200+ Company Stories
- Lessons from Technology Companies
- Solana Blockchain Overview
- The Rise of Sony
- Moores Law and Market Trends
- Strategic Investing Perspectives
Indian Premier League Cricket (Audio)
- History of the Indian Premier League
- Impact of Bollywood on the IPL
- Challenges and controversies in IPLs growth
- Comparison of IPL with other global sports leagues
- Potential future expansions and innovations in IPL
IKEA (Audio)
- History of IKEA
- IKEA showrooms and stores
- IKEAs unique corporate structure
- Challenges and adaptations in the modern market
- IKEAs supply chain and production innovations
Howard Marks & Andrew Marks: Something of Value
- Different investment styles Value investing vs growth investing
- The evolution and influence of investment memos
- Private market investments in venture capital
- Understanding and evaluating investment opportunities
- The decisionmaking process behind selling investments
Microsoft Volume II: The Complete History and Strategy of the Ballmer Years (Audio)
- Ballmers role in Microsoft history
- Antitrust case against Microsoft
- Launch and impact of Windows XP
- Microsofts transition to enterprise software
- Origins and growth of Microsoft Azure
Taylor Swift (Acquired’s Version)
- Taylor Swifts music career and business strategies
- Taylor Swifts relationship with streaming services
- The impact of Taylor Swifts rerecording of her albums
- Music industry economics and artist management
- Taylor Swifts influence and marketing tactics
Standard Oil Part 1
- History of Standard Oil
- John D Rockefellers business tactics
- Development of the oil industry in America
- Impact of the Sherman Antitrust Act on Standard Oil
- Economies of scale and corporate strategy
Stratechery (with Ben Thompson)
- Business strategy and technology impact
- Subscription business models
- Facebook and the metaverse strategy
- TSMC and semiconductor industry dynamics
- Amazons market positioning and growth strategy
The Legend Michael Mauboussin on Acquired!
- Michael Mauboussins impact on investing
- Understanding competitive advantage and strategy
- The role of luck and skill in investing
- Expectations investing and valuation frameworks
- Challenges and opportunities in modern markets
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi
- Ubers transformation since IPO
- Challenges and strategies of Uber Eats and mobility
- Dara Khosrowshahis career and leadership at Uber
- Ubers approach to profitability and market competition
- Insights on selfdriving cars and future technology integrations
Holiday Special 2023 (Audio)
- Holiday special and podcast year in review
- Transition to fulltime podcasting and its impacts
- Podcast content creation and growth strategies
- Memorable podcast episodes and interviews
- Reflections on parenting and personal life changes
Capital-Efficient Growth (with Zoom CEO Eric Yuan & Veeva CEO Peter Gassner)
- capitalefficient growth strategies
- fundraising histories and strategies of Zoom and Veeva
- product excellence and market fit
- hiring strategies for startup leadership
- the role of marketing and customer engagement in startups
Platforms and Power (with Hamilton Helmer and Chenyi Shi)
- The impact of platforms in modern business
- Understanding and measuring power in platform businesses
- The role of technology in reducing transaction friction for platforms
- The significance of network effects versus network economies
- Strategic pricing decisions for longterm business power
FTX with Sam Bankman-Fried & Mario Gabriele (Extended Cut)
- FTXs rapid growth and brand deals
- Sam BankmanFrieds background and crypto journey
- Challenges and innovations in the crypto exchange industry
- FTXs strategic decisions and future plans
- Impact of social media on market dynamics
The Browser (with Brendan Eich, Chief Architect of Netscape + Mozilla and CEO of Brave)
- Brendan Eichs contribution to web technology
- The evolution of the browser market
- Privacy and advertising in web browsers
- Development of the Brave browser and its features
- The role of blockchain and cryptocurrency in web browsers
Benchmark’s Mitch Lasky and Blake Robbins on The Art of Business in Gaming
- The art of storytelling in the gaming industry
- Business models in gaming and their evolution
- Freetoplay games and forever games
- Platformbased publishing in gaming
- Impact of artificial intelligence on game development
Peloton - the entire history and strategy behind America’s trendiest workout
- Pelotons business strategy and evolution
- Impact of the pandemic on Pelotons growth
- Barry McCarthy as Pelotons CEO
- Challenges with Pelotons financial performance and stock
- Comparison and analysis of connected fitness market
ACQ Sessions: Jason Calacanis
- Jason Calacaniss career and personal story
- Podcasting and AllIn
- Venture Capital and Investment Strategies
- Security and compliance with Vanta
- Jason Calacaniss views on Silicon Valley and entrepreneurship
CAA (with Michael Ovitz)
- Michael Ovitzs influence in Hollywood and CAA
- History and impact of Creative Artists Agency
- Packaging in Hollywood and its effects on the industry
- Diversification of talent representation at CAA
- Michael Ovitzs transition from CAA to other ventures
American Dynamism (with Katherine Boyle)
- Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital
- American Dynamism and National Interest
- Innovation in Technology and Government
- Regional Development and Remote Work
- Modern Media and the Creator Economy
ACQ2: Why Duolingo Worked (with Luis von Ahn, CEO)
- Luis von Ahns background and journey to founding Duolingo
- Duolingos growth strategy and use of gamification
- Challenges and strategies in monetizing Duolingo
- Role of AI and datadriven approaches in Duolingos success
- Duolingos impact on language learning and education markets
Complexity Investing & Semiconductors with NZS Capital (Extended Cut)
- Complexity Investing
- Semiconductors Industry Overview
- Resilience and Optionality in Investments
- Geopolitical Risks in Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Semiconductor Manufacturing Innovations
ACQ2: Building a Disruptive Payments Company (with Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski) (Audio)
- Genesis and growth of Klarna
- Buy now pay later services and their evolution
- Competitive landscapes in payments
- AI implementation in financial services
- Future of digital financial advising
Not Boring (with Packy McCormick) - Extended Cut
- Building and scaling a media business
- Entrepreneurship and strategic risktaking
- The influence of technology platforms on independent content creation
- The future of Web3 and blockchain technology
- The intersection of media and venture capital
Holiday Special 2022
- Technology companies and strategies
- Insights into venture capital and investing
- Security and compliance in startups
- Reflections on podcast growth and audience engagement
- Discussion of the impact of key tech figures and companies
Slack + Salesforce Emergency Pod with Packy McCormick of Not Boring
- Slacks acquisition by Salesforce
- Comparison of Slack and Microsoft Teams
- Slacks history as a public company
- Salesforces growth strategy
- Potential future for communication platforms
ACQ2: Building the Open Source AI Revolution (with Hugging Face CEO, Clem Delangue)
- Open source versus closed source AI
- The evolution of Hugging Face and its impact
- AI Builders and the future of technology
- Challenges and business models in AI
- AI democratization and societal implications
Year in Review! David & Ben from Acquired, LIVE with Jason Calacanis
- Podcasting and media trends
- Weight loss and personal health strategies
- Investing and venture capital insights
- Crypto and Web 30 developments
- Television and entertainment recommendations
Super Pumped (with Brian Koppelman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt)
- Super Pumped series development
- Challenges of portraying reallife figures in media
- Artistic versus business motivations in creative work
- Ethical implications of technology entrepreneurship
- Role of agents and casting in television production
ACQ2: How ARM Became The World’s Default Chip Architecture (with ARM CEO Rene Haas)
- ARMs instruction set architecture and its significance
- The evolution and history of ARM Holdings
- ARMs business model and licensing strategy
- Comparison between RISC and CISC architectures
- ARMs role in the AI and data center market
ACQ2: The Software Behind Silicon (with Synopsys Founder Aart de Geus and CEO Sassine Ghazi)
- The role of Synopsys in electronic design automation EDA
- The evolution of semiconductor design and manufacturing
- Challenges and innovations in chip design and Moores Law
- The importance of simulation and multiphysics in modern engineering
- The future of semiconductor technology and advanced packaging
Arena Show Part II: Brooks Running (with CEO Jim Weber)
- Brooks Running business transformation
- Leadership and turnaround strategy in businesses
- Consumer behavior and market trends in the running industry
- Navigating supply chain challenges during a crisis
- Personal leadership insights from overcoming cancer
Ethereum episode talkback
- Ethereum scalability concerns
- Ethereums historical perspective and journey
- Comparison between Ethereum and competitors
- Miner Extractable Value MEV and its implications
- Ethereum as a longterm investment
Acquired x Not Boring x The Generalist NYE Special
- podcast collaboration and community integration
- investing in crypto and technology
- content creation and audience engagement
- the growth and challenges of media ventures
- innovations in financial technology and platforms
From NFL to Startup COO to Congressman Regulating Crypto (with Rep. Anthony Gonzalez)
- Anthony Gonzalezs journey from NFL to Congress
- Cryptocurrency and stablecoin regulation
- US political landscape and congressional responsibilities
- Challenges in the NCAA and college athlete compensation
- American industrial policy and economic competitiveness