Episode · Acquired · 2022-12-19
Books mentioned on Holiday Special 2022
Cozy up to the fire and join Acquired as we do our annual strategic review of the show and our business “in public”. We recap our perspectives on Acquired’s big moments from the past year, a bit of commentary on the current state of the tech ecosystem, and what lies ahead for us in 2023.
Ben Gilbert recommended Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, and The Power Law by Sebastian Mallaby. David Rosenthal recommended Sam Walton, Made in America by Sam Walton and others, Made in Japan by Akio Morita and others, The Godfather by Mario Puzo, and Masters of Doom by David Kushner.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Project Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is a science fiction novel about an astronaut tasked with saving humanity from an extinction-level threat.
Recommended“project Hail Mary oh yeah I think I read it on your recommendation that's right can vouch very good I think it's the best fiction I've ever read definitely the best sci-fi I've ever read I think it's the best fiction I've ever read”
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The Psychology of Money
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel is a bestselling finance book that explores how human behavior, history, and personal pride shape financial decisions rather than strict math.
Recommended“called the psychology of money by Morgan housel we get to talk to Morgan recently that was really fun and when we hopped on that call I think it was like I was two-thirds through the book and so it was really fun like getting to talk about some of the concepts with him while I was in real time”
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The Power Law
The Power Law by Sebastian Mallaby is a comprehensive history of venture capital that examines the legendary firms and high-stakes investments that shaped the modern tech economy.
Recommended“the power law by Sebastian Melody”
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Sam Walton, Made in America
Sam Walton, Made in America by Sam Walton and John Huey is the autobiography of the legendary entrepreneur who founded Walmart.
Recommended“made in Japan and made in America”
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Made in Japan
Made in Japan by Akio Morita, Edwin M.
Recommended“made in Japan and made in America”
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The Godfather
The Godfather by Mario Puzo is a classic crime novel that chronicles the fictional Corleone mafia family and explores themes of power, loyalty, and corruption.
Recommended“The Godfather series The Books yep and Mario puzo's books they are so good as good or better than the movies”
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Masters of Doom
Masters of Doom by David Kushner is a nonfiction narrative chronicling the creation of the groundbreaking video game Doom and the turbulent partnership between its developers, John Romero and John Carmack.
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