ACQ2 by Acquired

Reverse Interview: Acquired Strategy, with Nathan Baschez of Divinations (& former Gimlet Media + Substack)

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Jan 21, 2020
Nathan Baschez, author of the Divinations newsletter and former Head of Product at Gimlet Media and Substack, dives into the art of podcasting and business strategy. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance in creativity, noting that pushing through for just a bit longer can lead to breakthroughs. The discussion touches on innovative storytelling, the balance between metrics and creativity, and the iterative process of refining podcast content through listener feedback. Nathan shares insights on blending engaging narratives with detailed research to captivate audiences.
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ADVICE

Prioritize Financial Research

  • Research company financials early in your process.
  • This helps frame the relative importance of events and shape your thesis.
INSIGHT

First Impressions Can Be Deceiving

  • Initial impressions of a company can be misleading.
  • Deeper research often reveals unexpected depth and complexity.
ANECDOTE

TikTok Episode Pivot

  • During the TikTok episode, the hosts initially focused on Facebook and Instagram as comparisons.
  • They later realized YouTube was a more appropriate comparison, requiring on-the-fly analysis adjustments.
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