

Acquired’s Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal on private markets, ZIRP impact, future of Amazon | E1706
Mar 24, 2023
Ben Gilbert, co-host of Acquired FM and tech business aficionado, joins David Rosenthal, venture capital expert from Stanford GSB, for an engaging conversation. They analyze the impact of zero interest rate policies on various industries and the repercussions of Y Combinator closing its Continuity Fund. The duo share their views on which social apps they believe would be the best investments. They wrap up discussing Amazon's future amid competition and innovative satellite technology from Starfish Space, revealing insights into tomorrow's tech landscape.
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Deep Dive into History
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Stanford VC Course
- David Rosenthal took a venture capital course at Stanford taught by Peter Wendell and Eric Schmidt.
- Andy Rachleff was initially supposed to co-teach but returned to his CEO role at Wealthfront.
Power Outsider
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