Acquired Trailer: What is Acquired?
Oct 1, 2015
They explain a month-long, 100-hour research obsession that drives deep company investigations. They tease long-form, conversational audiobook-style storytelling that uncovers hidden company secrets. They describe expanding beyond tech into surprising stories like entertainment and sports. They promise multi-hour deep dives that reveal the playbooks behind household names.
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Deep Research Powers The Show
- Ben and David obsessively research each company, spending about 100 hours and primary interviews to tell deep stories.
- Their episodes aim to reveal hidden playbooks that turned obscure companies into global leaders.
Broadening Beyond Tech
- The show broadened from tech to include varied organizations like Berkshire Hathaway and the NFL.
- They explore unfamiliar domains to surface transferable business lessons.
Use Episodes As Playbook Templates
- Listen to episodes to understand complete company narratives from obscurity to ubiquity.
- Use the deep dives to uncover repeatable strategies you can apply to your own ventures.