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AcquiredJuly 5, 2016
Acquired Episode 15: ExactTarget (acquired by Salesforce) with Scott Dorsey
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Guest: Scott Dorsey
Ben and David return to make their first foray into enterprise software, covering Salesforce’s $2.5B acquisition of ExactTarget in 2013 with the help of special guest and ExactTarget cofounder & CEO, Scott Dorsey . Technical note: due to an issue we didn’t catch during recording, audio quality is significantly lower than usual for this episode (especially David’s voice). We apologize but hope you’ll give it a chance anyway— Scott offers great wisdom & insights, and the ExactTarget success story is a inspiring one underdog entrepreneurs, especially (but not limited to!) anyone located in the Midwest or elsewhere outside of traditional "Silicon Valley-style” tech hubs.
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The Score Takes Care of Itself
Bill Walsh
“The book is about Bill Walsh's philosophy and lessons on leadership, emphasizing a commitment to excellence rather than traditional coaching styles.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: leadership philosophy
For: Entrepreneurs and leaders
Key quote: “It's just this commitment to excellence.”
The host mentions 'The Score Takes Care of Itself' to highlight Bill Walsh's unique approach to leadership, contrasting it with the traditional image of a football coach. The book is praised for its commitment to excellence and valuable lessons, making it a worthwhile read for anyone interested in leadership.
ASIN: 1596703237
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