Acquired
Hosted by Ben Gilbert & Michael Rosenthal · 2 decoded episodes · newest Sep 14, 2026
Every company has a story. Learn the playbooks that built the world’s greatest companies — and how you can apply them.
Episodes 2
- Sep 14, 2026 · 3h 35mHome Depot turned service into a retail moatThe episode shows how Home Depot preserved its founding values through operational upheaval, leadership failures, housing cycles, and the shift to omnichannel retail.
- Aug 10, 2026 · 4h 33mDisney’s flywheel meets the streaming economyDisney’s history shows how a powerful portfolio of stories, distribution systems, and businesses can thrive in one media era and strain in the next.