Published Aug 3, 2016

Acquired Episode 17: Waze

Explore the fascinating journey of Waze from its Israeli origins to its acquisition by Google, delving into the innovative use of crowd-sourced data, the high-stakes bidding war with Facebook, and its strategic role in mobile navigation and the future of smart transportation.

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Dexa/Acquired

Acquired Episode 17: Waze

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Clean Compute Revolution

Waze's Rapid Growth

Waze Acquisition Insights

Waze's Unique Insight

Start With Why

Waze Acquisition Analysis

Acquisition Insights

Google vs. Apple

Data-Driven Disruption

Mapping the Future

Streamlining Business Operations

Data Acquisition Insights

Autonomous Driving Futures

Episode Highlights

Waze Origins

Acquisition Drama

Impact of Mobile

Strategic Value

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Acquired Episode 17: Waze

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Waze OriginsEhud Shabtai, the main founder of Waze, transformed a simple GPS hack into a revolutionary social navigation app. The company's journey from its Israeli roots to global prominence highlights the power of crowd-sourced data and strategic fundraising.

Waze Origins

Acquisition DramaThe acquisition of Waze by Google in 2013 was a pivotal moment in the tech industry, marked by intense competition and strategic maneuvering. This topic explores the failed Facebook bid, the successful Google acquisition, and the industry's reactions to this high-stakes deal.

Acquisition Drama

Impact of MobileThe evolution of mobile advertising has significantly influenced Waze's business model. This topic explores how mobile platform wars between iOS and Android shaped the mobile navigation market.

Impact of Mobile

Strategic ValueThe significance of Waze as a data acquisition for Google lies in its strategic value for enhancing Google's offerings. The discussion also touches on the future potential of Waze data in the context of autonomous vehicles and smart transportation.

Strategic Value

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