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AcquiredJuly 22, 2019
Huawei
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For our first episode of Season 5, Acquired returns to Shenzhen to cover another Chinese technology giant, this one slightly... different from our past subjects: Huawei. From a backwater importer of PBX switches to the world’s second largest handset manufacturer and near-undisputed leader in 5G infrastructure technology, Huawei’s ascent over the past 30 years has been nothing short of spectacular, equaled only by the spectacular fireworks of recent events surrounding the company. What’s the story behind this global telecom giant, and what does its future portend for global tech and US - China relations? We dive in.
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Books Mentioned
“It's kind of unbelievable that to use the title of a book, The Earth Becoming Flatter and the world becoming more globalized, that we are moving into an era where there could be two technology stacks.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: geopolitical analysis of technology
For: Listeners interested in globalization and technology trends
Key quote: “It's kind of unbelievable that to use the title of a book, The Earth Becoming Flatter and the world becoming more globalized, that we are moving into an era where there could be two technology stacks.”
The host mentions 'The Earth Becoming Flatter' to illustrate the complexities of globalization and the emergence of distinct technology stacks in the East and West. This book serves as a backdrop for discussing how historical developments have shaped current geopolitical dynamics in the tech industry.
ASIN: N/A
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Dune
Frank Herbert
“While on vacation, I reread the dune series by frank herbert; just excellent classic science fiction series apt for this episode because it’s an analogy of politics and political systems.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: speculating on company future
For: listeners interested in political systems and science fiction
Key quote: “reading it now like the influence on star wars is like so clear so clear especially the first one dune”
The host mentioned 'Dune' while discussing the complexities of political systems and their long-term implications, drawing a parallel to the speculative nature of evaluating a company without a clear transaction history. The book serves as an analogy for understanding intricate political dynamics, which resonates with the themes of the episode.
ASIN: B000R34YKC
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