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“While their history of the subject is thorough, they only look at these tech companies/founders as gods and not mortal men with all their fallibilities. Sycophants was an apt description of these 2, they only see through rose colored glasses at their subjects. The speak in such opaque business...”Read full review »
manayunk wall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/24
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“The Meta episode lost me by glossing over FB’s many ethical failings and negative societal impacts. Usually much more balanced.”
Mick L. via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/12/24
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“I’m a physician with absolutely NO business background but I STILL got sucked into Ben and David’s enthusiasm and rigor about the history and inner workings of all those well-known but not « deep-known » companies that shape our life and culture. My friends look at me all puzzled from me using...”Read full review »
NotthatBen via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/09/24
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“New listener, loved it! Had to start with Taylor Swift! Incredible, but you should update post Eras Tour!!!! The data and the $ has increased!$”
Jodie former Canadian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/24
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“This show is very good, borderline excellent, and despite what the name suggests they speak about a wide range of companies (not the just the saas of your school mate who became a millionaire on an idea so boring you cannot remember it). This being said I am getting increasingly annoyed by the...”Read full review »
Ggglob via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/02/24
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“Show would vastly improve if the hosts could tone down their hyperbolic and sycophantic rhetoric.”
GorillaMits via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/24
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“Decent show but Ben is annoying and thinks he’s a titan in the tech world. Bro - you went to Ohio state and host a pod. Get over yourself.”
onetimetogo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/24
“Absolutely one of the best! The episodes are very well structured and thought out. The hosts keep the conversation dynamic.”
Checo Sierra via Apple Podcasts ·
United Arab Emirates ·
10/12/24
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“Shows could be 50-75% shorter without missing any substance. Hosts adulation of the guests is off putting and makes it impossible for them to ask the hard questions.”
Pablo175 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/24
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“Love this show. Always curious how these companies came to be. Love the analysis of the company in present day at the end. Great job! Keep it up!”
ElaRoBee via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/05/24
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“Great deep dives into interesting technology companies as well as other companies. Along with mergers and acquisitions Ben and David do it all with so much care and research. This podcast introduced me to Venture Capital and the world of business and I am hooked. Only 30 some more episode and I...”Read full review »
Xenenon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/24
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“Who’d have thought a 3+ hour deep dive on a business could be interesting, educational and entertaining.
These guys do a great job of telling the story and squeezing out the learnings of the biggest companies you have heard of and plenty you haven’t.
Love it.”
Optimistic&Curious via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/24/24
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“David, at some point did someone tell you you spoke to quickly and you started adding pauses to slow down your speech? I find the pauses ruin the cadence of your normal speech. Maybe throw in pauses every 6 words instead?”
puddle2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/24
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“Just started following your podcast. The Zuckerberg interview was my first listen. I’ll try a few more but tbh you are not great interviewers. The interview was meandering and saccharine. Not a hard question in the mix and honestly I think you blew a great opportunity.”
Tokyk via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/18/24
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“Just 2 dudes adulating billionaires. Sad and underwhelming.”
Alejandropf44 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/24
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“Sound quality from the live show is not good enough to listen to. Studio recorded shows are great tho.”
JCV76 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/09/24
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“Incredible podcast that inspired me to do my own podcast! The time and effort taken on this show is off the charts.”
Performerspod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/24
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“Ben and David, I wonder how you are able to churn so much information and create such impactful stories in each episode. Would love to hear your own journey about creating an episode from idea to delivery. And it makes me smile, when you say that your podcast is not an investment advice. Each...”Read full review »
Souvik-M via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/24
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“Truly an enjoyable podcast. A lot of time and effort goes into each episode and I learn something new every single time. Your commute will never be the same if you add acquired to your travels.”
I Smell Awesome via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/24
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“This show has a vast amount of different businesses that both hosts go through, each having unique concepts.
Love the show”
Msnaper via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/18/24
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“Ben and David are both very well articulated and have a way of keeping you engaged with the way they go through the topics.
Not only is their research top tier, but they are great at navigating through the information and presenting it like a story from the books of history (which it is).
I...”Read full review »
Anagha Paul via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
08/13/24
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“I really enjoy listening to Ben and David. However, I value my time and I prefer to subscribe rather than listen to ads. I hope you add this option in the future.”
Ronlang via Apple Podcasts ·
Israel ·
08/11/24
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“June 12, 2023 interview with the CEO of Uber Dara Khosrowshahi marks the 3rd inter new I have listen too, each one fictitious then the last. As a driver on the Uber platform I can assure you that my”take” is nearly 40% less than it was 5 years ago and seems to continue that steady decline. My...”Read full review »
Buudies Dad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/24
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“I’ve consumed only the Starbucks episode- but I am hugely impressed by the hosts preparations in advance of the talk with Howard Schultz, and this is - hands down - the greatest podcast I’ve heard EVER! Educational, inspirational, well-researched, and just probably the best business podcast out...”Read full review »
And DK via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
08/07/24
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“Found this podcast. Now I can’t stop listening it. What a great work!!! Highly recommended!”
Leokh59 via Apple Podcasts ·
Israel ·
08/05/24
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“Extensive research, little known business historical facts! A must listen!”
Amps0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/24
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“Thanks. Really enjoy the content and conversations.”
I need to tell you... via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/24
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“I’m embarrassingly late to Acquired. What an exquisite podcast parlour, I’ll be bingeing. The Hermès episode is incredible!”
Susana Molinolo via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/04/24
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“I just cannot stop listening. If you like a good story this will keep you busy! Hosts do fantastic job and great research.”
Wolnynick via Apple Podcasts ·
Poland ·
08/03/24
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“A Very Smart™️ friend of mine in private equity asked if I listened to this (I didn’t) and it’s quickly become an obsession. Amazing podcast, great vibe, incredible storytelling.
Can I suggest Merck as a future episode?”
herzinger7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/24
“Way to gloss over the story of the Starbucks unionization efforts. Instead of pressing Howard Schultz, you roll over for a multibillionaire who talks about how much the company loves its employees and then fights them all the way to the Supreme Court, which of course, given the corruption of the...”Read full review »
Big Gravy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/24
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“I have listen to the Microsoft, Renaissance Tech, TSMC podcasts. Fantastic storytelling!!”
ChangeCom via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
07/29/24
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“I have no words. Great job ! This affected me. I am still processing how life and choices along with opportunity create outcomes that we now look at with reverence
I had passed on a private round in Starbucks while in YPO. That was one of my biggest misses.”
Hamptons 64 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/24
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“I love this show, can’t get enough - addicted. The detail the cadence, deep diving and birding out in stories of truly great businesses’ and entrepreneurship”
The Grahame's via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/25/24
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“Need to do Oakley and/or Luxottica”
2001 Rocket via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/24
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“Lockheed episode is probably the best episode of any podcast series”
Levin Formato via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/24
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“I find the episodes interesting, but David’s over enthusiasm becomes a bit grating over the course of a 2-3 hour pod.”
PZagar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/24
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“These guys have such great insights to business until it comes to Crypto. Lost a TON of respect after listening to Ethereum, Bitcoin, and especially the FTX episode. These guys clearly bought into the laser-eye hype and nerded out on Web3 and all that nonsense. All of that stuff is/was a scam and...”Read full review »
reviewer1675243 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/24
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“Acquired is my new podcast discovery and I am totally hooked. Good thing too because there are so many back episodes to listen to. My wife has become used to me driving up and sitting in the car while I try to get our, but can't, because I am engrossed in an episode. Favorite episode so far...”Read full review »
Neskonlith via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/24
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“I really enjoy this show and have been entertained and have learned a lot about businesses and how they work. If the hosts could take the time to come up with some alternatives to saying “TOTALLY” every time they agree with each other it would make the show even better. I hate nit picking, but if...”Read full review »
OneManClan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/24
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“Just a fantastic podcast. Tons of interesting information and valuable insights.”
Jaymoney587 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/24
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“Storytelling and facts makes the hosts and the topic entertaining and educational”
ZefrenEdior via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/24
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“This podcast is the best. I am recommending it to everyone that has an interest in running, starting, building or investing in a business .”
Doeksen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/24
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“The interview with Howard Schultz was fabulous. Schultz is a good storyteller who is interesting and came across as sincere & quite gifted. I *thought* I was familiar w Starbuck’s history, but clearly my knowledge was lacking. Listening to Schultz was entertaining & enlightening. Not one...”Read full review »
Remoh Cuz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/24
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“Loved the Starbucks interview with Howard Schultz.
All of your podcasts has gems of knowledge.
Awesome !”
TommyCai247 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/24
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“Great show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
whenisayyou for scratch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/24
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“The amount of research went into producing these podcasts is incredible. Entertaining and I’m learning a lot. Thanks!”
Janney Z via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/24
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“The best episode: Charlie Munger shuts down all their ultra self-serving bro questions about advice for privileged young guys like them. Every. Single. One. Later, they censor Charlie Munger explaining why the venture biz model makes no sense… Great stuff.”
nbsfmc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/24
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