Mark Zuckerberg, the iconic founder and CEO of Meta, offers a candid look at his journey and the future of technology. He shares insights from the early days of Facebook, revealing the pain of entrepreneurship and the importance of learning from challenges. Zuckerberg discusses the evolution of AR technology, emphasizing its role in enhancing human connections. He also reflects on his unique leadership style at Meta, showcasing a commitment to innovation and accountability, even amidst public scrutiny and market dynamics.

Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder of Facebook, joins to discuss the upcoming live show at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The excitement around community engagement is palpable as hosts reflect on their podcast's impressive growth, spurred by a Wall Street Journal feature. They touch on the unpredictable nature of business success and tease future live events. Parenting insights come into play with recommendations for strollers and family vacations, highlighting the fun and challenges of traveling with young children.

Explore Microsoft's journey from browser wars and DOJ case to Xbox, Nokia, mobile, social, and Azure success. Discover how Satya Nadella revived Microsoft, the rise of Windows 95, the battle of browsers, and the strategic partnership with Apple. Dive into Microsoft's legal battles, transformation into enterprise IT, revenue streams, and struggles with Windows Longhorn and Vista. Analyze Microsoft's challenges in programmatic advertising, search market share, and investment in Facebook. Delve into Microsoft's presence in the mobile market, transition from Windows 7 to 8, successors for Bill Gates, Azure's evolution, and strategic decisions under different CEOs.

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz joins the podcast to share the journey of Starbucks from a small Seattle roaster to a global giant with 40,000 locations. Topics include overcoming challenges, expanding internationally, unique branding strategies, employee benefits, and maintaining authenticity amidst growth.

Dive into Microsoft's powerful journey from a teenage dream to a tech giant, covering major milestones like Windows 95's grand launch, strategic partnerships with IBM, and the evolution of enterprise sales strategies. Learn about Microsoft's innovative technology, legal challenges, and intense competition with industry rivals. Discover the early days of Microsoft Research, the strategic success behind their global expansion, and the leap from IBM's dominance. Also, explore hardware failures, Andre 3000's music comeback, meta Raybans, and wearable camera experiences in this captivating episode.

Explore the enigmatic success of Renaissance Technologies, a finance firm driven by scientists using math, computers, and AI to generate incredible returns. Follow the rebellious mathematicians who “solved the market” with a system that outperformed for 34 years, never losing money. Unveil the evolution of RenTec from manual trading to groundbreaking data-driven strategies, and their creation of the Medallion Fund. Delve into the intricate dynamics, innovative strategies, culture, and unique financial mechanics that set RenTec apart in the financial world.

Explore the iconic allure of Hermès as a luxury brand with unique strategies like limited supply, minimal branding, and no marketing department. Discover how the family-led company transformed itself dynamically over six generations and navigated a $200B market cap. Dive into the history of craftsmanship, strategic decisions, and the evolution of Hermès from equestrian roots to modern luxury icon.

Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical company behind Ozempic and Wegovy, disrupted themselves with the drug equivalent of an iPhone moment. The podcast dives into their 100+ year history, Nobel Prizes, board room dramas, and the world's largest charitable foundation. It explores the discovery and production of insulin, Novo Nordisk's journey in the insulin market, and the challenges faced in the pharmaceutical industry. The podcast also discusses the impact of genetic engineering on insulin production, the race for human insulin, and the complexities of the pharmaceutical supply chain. It touches on Novo Nordisk's success and stagnant stock, the incentive problem in healthcare, and the power of incumbents in the industry. The podcast delves into the FDA approval process, value creation vs value capture in Novo Nordisk, and the acquisition of Pillpack by Amazon.

In the 'Holiday Special 2023' podcast, Ben and the unknown guest reflect on the incredible year of Acquired-land, tease big things for 2024, and share their favorite purchases under $200. They discuss topics such as lab-grown vs. mined diamonds, the growth and achievements of Statsig, the impact of Spotify on podcasting, and the importance of staying true to their content. The hosts also highlight their partnerships with JP Morgan's payments division and ServiceNow, and express gratitude to their listeners and sponsors.

Discover the unknown history and strategy of Visa, the 11th largest market cap company. Learn about the origins of Visa and its relationship with Bank of America. Explore the rise of American Express and the birth of the credit card industry. Delve into the challenges of building a distributed asset and the potential rewards for banks. Uncover the formation of National Bank of America and the power of the name Visa. Explore the dual nature of Visa as a technology company and its revolutionizing transaction authorization. Discuss the transition and ownership structure of Visa. Examine the limitations of the current payment ecosystem and the impact of PayPal on online payments. Enjoy trivia about Bank of America cards and the irony of their branding. Plus, get book and skit recommendations.