Built to Last
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Built to Last by Jim Collins comes up on Acquired and The Ezra Klein Show, with transcript quotes, timestamps, and episode context.
Built to Last by Jim Collins appears 3 times across 3 podcast episodes on 3 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
“They actually hand a copy of the book to every LP as they're pitching them going around for fund one, which is really funny because a, I think they did believe in the values espoused therein, but it's also brilliant marketing.”
Why people keep bringing this up
Built to Last appears repeatedly because guests and hosts cite it as a touchstone for long-term thinking and organizational principles. On The Tim Ferriss Show Jim Collins is discussed in relation to the project that led to the book, framing it as part of a broader career arc. On The Ezra Klein Show the host names it among the most influential books in his life and references its critique of binaries, indicating the book informs his conceptual framing. On Acquired the book is described as a practical reference used by Bob to align its principles with a venture fund’s strategy and as a persuasive element when pitching to LPs.
Across these episodes the book functions both as an intellectual influence and a practical playbook: it is invoked to explain the evolution of an author’s projects, to motivate analytical frameworks for public discussion, and to justify concrete business tactics in fundraising and strategy conversations.
The host mentions 'Built to Last' to illustrate how the principles in Jim Collins' book align with the founding values of Benchmark Capital. By handing out copies of the book to potential investors, they effectively communicated their commitment to building a lasting and successful firm despite initial challenges.
The host mentions 'Built to Last' to illustrate the importance of embracing both sides of political discourse rather than adhering strictly to one ideology. This book has influenced the host's perspective on navigating complex political landscapes and finding common ground.
The host mentioned 'Built to Last' in the context of discussing the concept of self-renewal, which was influenced by conversations with John W. Gardner. This book serves as a foundational piece that relates to the ongoing exploration of why some individuals and organizations experience continuous self-renewal.
Recent show rotation: Acquired, The Ezra Klein Show, and The Tim Ferriss Show.
Fastest path back to the source: the strongest indexed mention lands at 49:35 in the episode where we captured it.
Quick FAQ
Answers to common book, episode, podcast, and guest questions.
Which episode mentioned Built to Last?
Benchmark Part I on Acquired is one of the clearest indexed episodes that mentioned Built to Last by Jim Collins. Other indexed episodes include The Contradictions of Gavin Newsom on The Ezra Klein Show and #856: Jim Collins — What to Make of a Life and How to Maximize Your Return on Luck on The Tim Ferriss Show. The first indexed transcript timestamp lands at 49:35.
Which podcast mentioned Built to Last?
Acquired, The Ezra Klein Show, and The Tim Ferriss Show are the main indexed podcasts currently tied to Built to Last by Jim Collins.
Who mentioned Built to Last on podcasts?
PodcastMentions ties Built to Last by Jim Collins to Acquired and The Ezra Klein Show, but the underlying mentions do not yet expose stable guest names for every episode.
Why do podcast guests bring up Built to Last?
The host mentions 'Built to Last' to illustrate how the principles in Jim Collins' book align with the founding values of Benchmark Capital. By handing out copies of the book to potential investors, they effectively communicated their commitment to building a lasting and successful firm despite initial challenges. It most often appears in conversations about fund management challenges, political contradiction and paradox, and self-renewal research.
Mentions across episodes
Every mention card links back to the episode page and exact transcript anchor.
“Bob reads Jim Collins' book 'Built to Last' and aligns its principles with his vision for the future fund, using it as a marketing tool while pitching to LPs.”
“One of the most influential books in my life is called built to last. It's about the tyranny of war versus the genius of hand, both and moving away from the binaries.”
“That became where we started the project that eventually led to built to last, another who luck.”