Uber Goes Public

It seems like no matter the size of a company, it is possible we’ll see a double-digit percentage move in its stock on an earnings release. Today, it was Broadcom's turn to drop nearly 15% after the company reported what look like solid numbers. But when it comes to quarterly ear ...  Show more

Alphabet is raising over $80 billion to help its AI buildout, assisted by Berkshire Hathaway. We discuss what that says about the ROI of AI today and how balance sheets play into the equation. Then we discuss the AI supplier hype and why Bitcoin might have a tough year ahead. Tra ...  Show more

Today, we’re breaking down Uber. Despite a corporate history that spans just over a decade, the ink spilled on Uber could have its own wing in a library. So rather than record with our typical Breakdown format, we decided to host two portfolio managers and familiar guests on the ...  Show more

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi dropped by the Acquired studio for an Eats delivery, so we broke out the cameras and asked him to hang out for a wide-ranging conversation. :) We talk about his 20 years working with Barry Diller, starting his career at Allen & Company, how the Uber CEO ...  Show more

Scott answers a question about whether Uber is an appetizing acquisition target at its current valuation. He then offers advice on when to raise seed funding for your startup, and shares his wealth management journey from self-investing to hiring a professional. Music: https://ww ...  Show more

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