Acquired LIVE from Chase Center (with Daniel Ek, Emily Chang, Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg)
Acquired
Deep Dive
Why did Spotify enter the podcasting industry?
Spotify aimed to broaden the medium by leveraging its existing music platform to introduce podcasts to a wider audience. They saw an opportunity to serve more content to their user base, enhancing user engagement and retention.
How has Spotify's approach to social listening evolved?
Initially, Spotify focused on showing what friends were listening to in real-time, but later realized that shared listening experiences, whether in the same place or not, were more compelling. They introduced features like 'jam' that allow friends to listen together and queue up songs collaboratively.
What lessons has Mark Zuckerberg learned from his relationship with Daniel Ek?
Mark admires Daniel's tenacity and curiosity, noting his remarkable ability to learn deeply about various topics. He also appreciates how Daniel runs meetings efficiently, involving a larger group while ensuring everyone's voice is heard.
Why did Meta rebrand from Facebook to Meta?
Meta rebranded to reflect its expansion beyond just the Facebook app into a family of apps and emerging technologies like AR and AI. The new name, Meta, signifies a focus on building the future of human connection and digital experiences.
How does Mark Zuckerberg view the competition between open and closed platforms?
Mark sees a values-driven competition where open platforms allow for more vibrant innovation by enabling developers and individuals to build without needing permission. He believes this openness fosters a more dynamic tech industry compared to closed, integrated models like Apple's.
- Acquired hosts David and Ben reflect on the preparation for the live event.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of J.P. Morgan Chase, kicks off the event.
- The partnership with J.P. Morgan Payments is highlighted as a driving force behind the event.
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