Episode 12: Snapchat
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Notable books mentioned: The Art of War by Sun Tzu
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- The conversation centers on Snapchat and Facebook rivalry.
- Referenced books include The Art of War by Sun Tzu.
- The strongest audience signal points to Entrepreneurs and business strategists.
- Ben and David tackle their first failed acquisition: Facebook's 2013 offer to buy Snapchat. They cover the fascinating story of Snapchat's creation and growth, their blo…
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“Evan Spiegel's team gets a copy of The Art of War, and they all read it as they watch carefully as Poke launches.”
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The host mentions 'The Art of War' in relation to Evan Spiegel's strategic response to Facebook's launch of Poke. It highlights how Spiegel's team…
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The Social Network
“The discussion references a movie about a failed idea before a big idea took off, drawing parallels to the story of Facebook.”