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AcquiredAug 29, 2016

Episode 19: Jet

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Guest: Jet

Notable books mentioned: The Everything Store by Brad Stone, Untangling Skill and Luck by Michael Mauboussin, The Success Equation by Michael Mauboussin

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The Everything Store
Brad Stone

The host mentioned 'The Everything Store' to highlight the detailed history of Amazon's aggressive tactics in acquiring companies like Diapers.com.…

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Michael Mauboussin

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Michael Mauboussin

The host mentions 'The Success Equation' to highlight Michael Mauboussin's insights on the balance of skill and luck in investing. The book is reco…

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Episode 19: Jet mentions The Everything Store by Brad Stone, Untangling Skill and Luck by Michael Mauboussin, and The Success Equation by Michael Mauboussin with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Guest: 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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  • Referenced books include The Everything Store by Brad Stone and Untangling Skill and Luck by Michael Mauboussin.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Entrepreneurs and business strategists interested in e-commerce and Investors and finance professionals.
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The Everything Store cover
The Everything Store
Brad Stone
Best for Entrepreneurs and business strategists interested in e-commerceOften cited around Amazon's acquisition strategies

“The Everything Store is the fantastic book about Amazon, which covers the history of Diapers.com and its acquisition by Amazon.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
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
Best for Investors and finance professionalsOften cited around investing strategies and insights

“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.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
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 cover
The Success Equation
Michael Mauboussin
Best for investors and finance enthusiastsOften cited around investing strategies and insights

“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.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
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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Star Wars

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“Discussion about the new Star Wars trailer and its strong female protagonist, highlighting the excitement around the film.”

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