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Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal · Business · Startups
Community rating
Read and write reviewsThree-to-four-hour histories of one company per episode (Nvidia, Costco, LVMH, Nike). Almost universally praised for research depth; the only real complaint is that each episode is a commitment.
Praised for
- Treated by fans as 'conversational audiobooks': the full story of a company from founding to today.
- Clear explanations of strategy and finance without assuming an MBA.
- Episodes on non-tech companies (Costco, LVMH, Nike) are often named as favourites.
Common criticisms
- Episodes run three to four hours and come out roughly monthly.
- Occasional grading segments and inside jokes feel long to newcomers.
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