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AcquiredAugust 29, 2016
Episode 19: Jet
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Ben & David break down Jet.com’s meteoric rise, culminating in Walmart’s blockbuster $3B+ acquisition of the company just two years after its founding. Will we look back on this deal as an ‘Instagram-like’ bargain or a ‘Pets.com'-sized blunder? And most importantly, can *anyone* compete with Amazon going forward? We speculate wildly.
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Books Mentioned
The Everything Store
Brad Stone
“The Everything Store is the fantastic book about Amazon, which covers the history of Diapers.com and its acquisition by Amazon.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Amazon's acquisition strategies
For: Entrepreneurs and business strategists interested in e-commerce
Key quote: “In the Everything Store, um, uh, the Brad Stone writes about, um, that, that Bezos gave direction to his CorpDev team, like, do not under any circumstances allow Walmart to buy this company.”
The host mentioned 'The Everything Store' to highlight the detailed history of Amazon's aggressive tactics in acquiring companies like Diapers.com. This book provides an in-depth look at the competitive landscape of e-commerce and the strategies employed by Jeff Bezos and Amazon.
ASIN: B00FJFJOLC
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Untangling Skill and Luck
Michael Mauboussin
“He has this great book, Untangling Skill and Luck, The Success Equation. He talks about a lot of the same things, but applies it more to fund management about luck versus skill.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: investing strategies and insights
For: Investors and finance professionals
Key quote: “He talks about a lot of the same things, but applies it more to fund management about luck versus skill.”
The host mentions 'Untangling Skill and Luck' to highlight Michael Mauboussin's insights on the importance of distinguishing between skill and luck in investing. This book is particularly relevant for those looking to understand how to identify mispriced assets and leverage information effectively in their investment strategies.
ASIN: B00BOLGO0E
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The Success Equation
Michael Mauboussin
“He has this great book, Untangling Skill and Luck, The Success Equation. He talks about a lot of the same things, but applies it more to fund management about luck versus skill.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: investing strategies and insights
For: investors and finance enthusiasts
Key quote: “He talks about a lot of the same things, but applies it more to fund management about luck versus skill.”
The host mentions 'The Success Equation' to highlight Michael Mauboussin's insights on the balance of skill and luck in investing. The book is recommended for its practical application to fund management and understanding market dynamics.
ASIN: B00BOLGO0E
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