Acquired Podcast | Every Company Has a Story

Acquired presents deep dives into how major companies were built and why they worked.
The show positions itself as a definitive history and strategy podcast about the world's greatest companies.
A featured 2026 episode tells the story of The Walt Disney Company, focusing on Walt Disney's era.
Disney’s early years are described as a risky “moonshot factory,” funding projects like Snow White, Fantasia, and Disneyland.
The Disney story highlights how bold bets created major artistic achievements and accidentally led to the modern flywheel business model.
Upcoming Spring 2026 episodes also cover Vanguard, Ferrari, and Formula 1.
The podcast includes strong endorsements from executives at Meta, Spotify, Apple, DoorDash, Benchmark, and LinkedIn.
Listeners praise the show for being highly researched, trustworthy, and engaging even on unfamiliar topics.

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