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.
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 a lone astronaut tasked with saving humanity from an extinction-level solar catastrophe.
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 personal finance book that explores how human behavior, ego, and worldview shape financial decisions rather than purely objective 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 is an investigative book by Sebastian Mallaby that traces the high-stakes history of venture capital and its immense influence on modern technological innovation.
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 definitive autobiography of the visionary retail pioneer who founded Walmart and revolutionized global commerce through relentless innovation and everyday low pricing.
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, exploring themes of loyalty, power, family obligation, and the American Dream.
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 compelling non-fiction narrative chronicling the creation of the video game company id Software and the tumultuous partnership between its founders, John Carmack and John Romero.
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