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David Rosenthal
FollowCo-host of the Acquired podcast on company histories
The latest interviews, podcast appearances, and blog posts from David Rosenthal, updated daily.
8 days ago
Sep 14
Home Depot
Fired from a hardware chain, Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank teamed with financier Ken Langone to pioneer the big-box, do-it-yourself home-improvement store — building Home Depot into the world's…
Acquired
3 months ago
Jun 22
The Walt Disney Company
Walt Disney pioneered synchronized-sound cartoons, invented the IP flywheel, and built the modern theme park — turning a twice-failed Kansas City animator into the most powerful brand in…
Acquired
4 months ago
May 18
Vanguard
Jack Bogle invented the index fund, gave the company away to its customers, and built Vanguard into the world's largest fund manager — saving everyday investors over $1 trillion in fees.
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