Published Dec 18, 2017

Episode 51: 2017 Holiday Special

In this festive 2017 Holiday Special, Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal delve into major tech trends, personal reflections, and the evolution of their podcast, Acquired. They offer a lively mix of industry insights, personal anecdotes, and curated media recommendations for the holiday season, while teasing new podcast formats and revisiting favorite episodes.

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Episode 51: 2017 Holiday Special

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Musical Journey Insights

Startup Studio Model

VR Industry Speculation

YouTube Insights

Private Communication Networks

Impactful Investing Insights

Listener Connectivity

Founder's Journey Reflection

Tech IPO Trends

Vanta's Security Solutions

Tech Power Shift

Urbanization, Production Costs

Holiday Carve Outs

Holiday Wishes

Personal 2017 Reflections

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Year in Review

Personal Reflections

Media and Recommendations

Show Evolution

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Episode 51: 2017 Holiday Special

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Year in Review

Personal ReflectionsBen Gilbert and David Rosenthal reflect on their personal and professional journeys in 2017, sharing insights into their experiences with startups and the growth of their podcast, Acquired.

Personal Reflections

Media and RecommendationsThe hosts share their favorite books, articles, podcasts, music, and movies of the year, offering a rich tapestry of recommendations for the holiday season.

Media and Recommendations

Show EvolutionBen Gilbert and David Rosenthal announce exciting changes to the podcast format, including a new season structure. They also recap their favorite episodes from the past year and discuss plans for revisiting topics in future episodes.

Show Evolution

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