Podcast Summary
Acquired live show: The Acquired team is hosting a live show at the Chase Center in San Francisco, inviting listeners to join for a tech community celebration with Mark Zuckerberg in attendance, affordable tickets, and additional events planned.
The Acquired team is hosting a live show at the Chase Center in San Francisco on September 10th, and they're inviting listeners to join them for a celebration of the tech community. After 10 years of producing the podcast without a break, they're taking some time off to put all their energy into this event. Mark Zuckerberg will be in attendance, and there will be surprises in store. Tickets are $100 for floor seats and $50 for the rest of the arena, making it an affordable event for many. The team hopes it will feel like a West Coast version of Omaha for tech enthusiasts, with additional events planned around the show. They encourage listeners to organize their own meetups and activities in the Slack channel. The team is excited to make this a big celebration for the community and hopes to see as many people there as possible. The last few months have been a whirlwind for the team, with Ben's second daughter being born and a Wall Street Journal article about the podcast being published shortly after.
WSJ article impact on How I Built This: An article in the Wall Street Journal led to unprecedented growth for the How I Built This podcast, reaching a larger, more engaged audience and staying at the top of the charts for weeks and months, resulting in over 300,000 new subscribers or followers.
The Wall Street Journal profile of the "How I Built This" podcast was a game-changer for the show, leading to unprecedented growth and reaching a larger, more engaged audience. The article's publication coincided with the show becoming the number one podcast on both Spotify and Apple charts, resulting in over 300,000 new subscribers or followers. This growth amplified the impact of the article and created a self-fulfilling prophecy, with the show staying at the top of the charts for weeks and months. The audience for the show, which had been growing organically for nearly a decade, was primarily built through personal recommendations, making the new listeners from the Wall Street Journal a welcome addition to the community. The WSJ audience, known for their education and thoughtfulness, fit perfectly with the show's mission to explore the stories behind successful companies and entrepreneurs.
Unexpected growth events: Success often comes from unexpected places and can't be predicted or planned for, but studying the histories of companies that experienced outsized growth can provide valuable insights
Every great business success story is unique and unpredictable. The companies that have experienced outsized growth didn't follow a set formula, but rather, they each embarked on their own distinct journeys. This was a key insight from the "Acquired" podcast, which examines the histories of tech companies that became monopolies or near monopolies. The hosts found that these companies' early years were full of idiosyncrasies and unexpected events that contributed to their success. For example, the growth of these companies didn't follow a smooth trajectory, but rather, there were sudden, significant jumps that couldn't have been predicted or planned for. Additionally, the hosts noted that it's impossible to pitch or plan for these kinds of growth events, they just happen. So, while there are lessons to be learned from these companies, it's important to remember that each business is unique and that success often comes from unexpected places.
The a16z Podcast format update: The a16z Podcast is refocusing on their core format with hosts David Lee and Connie Chan, while ACQ2 will offer longer interviews. Recommended running stroller: Thule Urban Glide 3.
The podcast "The a16z Podcast" is focusing on their core format with hosts David Lee and Connie Chan, while their sister channel ACQ2 will be dedicated to in-depth interviews. If you're a fan of their longer interviews, such as the one with the Synopsis founders or the upcoming interview with Joe Montana, ACQ2 is the place to tune in. Additionally, the hosts shared their personal recommendations for parent-related products, specifically running strollers, to help make the most of family time. My recommendation is the Thule Urban Glide 3, while David shared his experience with a running stroller during his family vacation in Hawaii.
Acquired SF event: Acquired and JPMorgan Payments are hosting a live event on Sep 10th in SF with special guests and an extraordinary experience. Attendees can use the Acquired Slack channel for meetups and tickets are available at acquired.fm/SF.
The Acquired team, in collaboration with JPMorgan Payments, is putting on a live event on September 10th in San Francisco. This event promises to be extraordinary with special guests like Mark Zuckerberg and a team effort that has made the Acquired team feel like they've tripled or quadrupled in size. The team is grateful for JPMorgan Payards' support and is looking forward to making this the best live event attendees have ever experienced. To organize meetups, lunches, or dinners, attendees can use the Acquired Slack channel. Tickets are available now at acquired.fm/SF. The team is excited to see everyone there.
