Acquired kicks off Season 3 with a gangbuster two-hour extravaganza on America’s most successful automotive startup since The Ford Motor Company: Tesla. We cover everything, from founding to its 2010 IPO to all that’s happened since, including the question on the minds of superhero fans everywhere: who came first, Elon Musk or Tony Stark? (Spoiler: Elon)

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Referenced books include Harry Potter and the Sacred Text and Elon Musk by Ashley Vance.
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Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

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“It's amazing. It's like two Harvard divinity school graduate students going through the Harry Potter series, chapter by chapter and reading each chapter through a spiritual lens.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: spiritual analysis of literature

For: Fans of Harry Potter and those interested in spirituality

Key quote: “It's amazing.”

The host highlights the unique approach of two Harvard divinity school graduates who analyze the Harry Potter series through a spiritual lens. This method offers a fresh perspective on the text, making it relevant for both fans of the series and those interested in spiritual themes.

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Ashley Vance

Best for Listeners interested in technology and business innovation.Often cited around Tesla's innovative complexity

“A lot of this history comes from Ashley Vance's great book biography of Elon called Elon Musk.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Tesla's innovative complexity

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Key quote: “And by all accounts, their CEO appears to be the love child of Tony Stark and Steve Jobs.”

The hosts mention the book 'Elon Musk' to highlight the innovative nature of Tesla and its CEO's influence on the company. They draw a parallel between Musk's reputation and the company's remarkable achievements in the automotive industry.

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Iron Man

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“A movie that sparked hope during the financial crisis of 2008, remembered for its cultural impact and for inspiring the speaker to pursue engineering.”

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