Acquired The Playbook: Lessons from 200+ Company Stories
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Jun 20, 2022 Discover key insights drawn from over 200 tech company stories, highlighting themes like resilience and innovation. Hear about the inspiring journeys of entrepreneurs who started with rice cookers and transformed markets. Delve into the challenges of navigating venture capital, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and a seasoned perspective. Explore how technology enhances business operations, and learn the value of owning one’s narrative in media through examples like Oprah and Taylor Swift. It's a treasure trove of entrepreneurial wisdom!
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Optimism Wins
- Optimism is crucial for driving the world forward and achieving outsized returns in investments.
- Invest in optimistic founders, even when the market looks bleak, as they are the ones who create progress.
The Mike Moritz Corollary
- Moore's Law, the doubling of transistors every 18-24 months, leads to 10x computing power every seven years.
- This exponential growth also applies to the market cap of tech companies, creating ever-larger opportunities.
Sequoia and Apple
- Sequoia Capital made a significant mistake by selling their Apple shares early for a 40x return before the IPO.
- This highlights the importance of letting winners ride and recognizing the potential for long-term growth.