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AcquiredMar 30, 2019

The Lyft IPO

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Notable books mentioned: The Upstarts: How Uber, Airbnb, and the Killer Companies of the New Silicon Valley Are Changing the World by Brad Stone, Season of the Witch

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The Lyft IPO mentions The Upstarts: How Uber, Airbnb, and the Killer Companies of the New Silicon Valley Are Changing the World by Brad Stone and Season of the Witch with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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The Upstarts: How Uber, Airbnb, and the Killer Companies of the New Silicon Valley Are Changing the World
Brad Stone

I remember this from Brad's book.

Season of the Witch

There's a great book about the old San Francisco called Season of the Witch.

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Call it the playoffs. Call it the Olympics. Call it March Madness. No matter which sports analogy you borrow, it falls short of capturing what Lyft's IPO yesterday kicked off in the tech world. A generational changing of the guard from the FAANG to the APLUSS (Airbnb, Pinterest, Lyft, Uber, Slack, Stripe). A breaking of the liquidity dam that's kept capital, technology and talent locked up in a small number of Silicon Valley winners for longer than ever in history. And most importantly, a public market avenue for investing in the largest single market created since the advent of the internet. Acquired is live on the scene recounting and analyzing the history of Lyft (and ridesharing broadly) in every exquisite detail!
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  • The conversation centers on San Francisco counterculture.
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  • Referenced books include The Upstarts: How Uber, Airbnb, and the Killer Companies of the New Silicon Valley Are Changing the World by Brad Stone and Season of the Witch.
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The Upstarts: How Uber, Airbnb, and the Killer Companies of the New Silicon Valley Are Changing the World cover
The Upstarts: How Uber, Airbnb, and the Killer Companies of the New Silicon Valley Are Changing the World
Brad Stone
Best for Individuals interested in the history of ride-sharing and startup competition.Often cited around Uber and Lyft competition

“The speaker recalls information from Brad's book regarding Uber's aggressive tactics against competitors like Lyft and Sidecar.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in the history of ride-sharing and startup competition.
Key quote: “I remember this from Brad's book.”
The host mentions Brad's book to highlight the competitive dynamics between Uber and Lyft during the early days of ride-sharing. It serves as a reference point for understanding how Uber reacted to the emergence of peer-to-peer ride-sharing services.
ASIN: B0FBCZR7FP
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Season of the Witch
Best for Readers interested in San Francisco's history and LGBTQ culture.Often cited around San Francisco counterculture

“There's a great book about the old San Francisco called Season of the Witch.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in San Francisco's history and LGBTQ culture.
Key quote: “There's a great book about the old San Francisco called Season of the Witch.”
The host mentions 'Season of the Witch' to highlight the historical context of San Francisco's counterculture, which laid the groundwork for innovative services like Homobiles. This book provides insight into the city's vibrant past, contrasting it with the tech-driven present.
ASIN: B09P8MRKFB
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The Upstarts: How Uber, Airbnb, and the Killer Companies of the New Silicon Valley Are Changing the World
Brad Stone

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Season of the Witch

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