Every company
has a story
Learn the playbooks that built the world's greatest companies — and how you can apply them.
Deep dives into
remarkable companies
Each episode is an exhaustive, meticulously researched journey into the complete arc of a company's story.
Our approach
Depth over breadth
We'd rather spend 5 hours telling a complete story than rush through in 30 minutes.
Primary sources
We go to original sources—founders' books, company documents, historical records.
Fair-minded analysis
We approach companies with genuine curiosity about what made them successful.
Long-term thinking
We celebrate companies that play long-term games and build durable advantages.
Meet your hosts
Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal launched Acquired in 2015. What started as casual conversations evolved into one of the most respected business podcasts, known for meticulously researched deep dives.
Ben Gilbert
David Rosenthal
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