Acquired

This episode of Acquired explores the origin story of Home Depot, tracing its rise from a struggling hardware chain to the world’s largest specialty retailer.

Hosts Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal explore Disney’s dramatic turnaround from its 1984 crisis under the leadership of Michael Eisner and Frank Wells.

Hosts Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal explore the Walt Disney Company’s origins, focusing on Walt’s early failures in Kansas City and his move to Hollywood.

In this Acquired episode, hosts Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal explore the history of Vanguard and its founder, Jack Bogle.

Hosts Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal explore Ferrari’s paradoxical success as a low-volume, high-value luxury brand.

Hosts Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal explore the business history of Formula One, tracing its evolution from a dangerous, fragmented post-war hobby to a lucrative global enterprise.

Hosts Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal present a remastered episode on the NFL’s business history, updated with insights on streaming, gambling, and private equity.

Hosts Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal explore the history of Rolex, tracing its origins from Hans Wilsdorf’s orphaned childhood in Bavaria to his move to London.