NASA Artemis I flight directors Rick LaBrode and Judd Frieling detail what it will be like in Mission Control Houston during the agency’s next flight around the Moon. HWHAP Episode 209.
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Elise Hu: The Beauty Ideal
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But it’s also shaped by global norms. This hour, journalist Elise Hu reflects on what’s considered beautiful now, and how we’ll think about beauty in the future.
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The Path to Success
NASA interns from around the country detail the various student programs at the agency that helped them to land their internship opportunity. HWHAP Episode 208.
Listen Again: It Takes Time
Original broadcast date: February 5, 2021. We live in an era of instant gratification. But some things–to reach their full potential–simply cannot be rushed. This hour, TED speakers explore what we can learn from ideas … that take time. Guests include zoologist Lucy Cooke, neuroscientist Matthew Walker, architect Julia Watson, and NASA engineer Nagin Cox.
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Andreessen Horowitz Part II
Alright, backstory’s out of the way, and Acquired is rolling three hours deep on the venture firm that changed the game for everyone — a16z.
- VC marketing? Check.
- “Founder-friendly?” Check.
- Platform services? Check.
- Huge valuations and massive fund sizes? Check and check.
We dissect it all in glorious detail, right down to the famous office library (located next to the Rosewood on Sand Hill, natch). The story of modern venture capital starts here. Let’s Go!!!
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Links:
- Michael Mauboussin on persistence of returns across asset classes: https://www.morganstanley.com/im/publication/insights/articles/articles_publictoprivateequityintheusalongtermlook_us.pdf
- Tomorrow’s Advance Man: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/05/18/tomorrows-advance-man
- Episode sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12jf9pwTdEuANtdOffUzSzvE0xEJptT0Or-gBSJgk8mg/edit?usp=sharing
Carve Outs:
- Childhood’s End: https://www.amazon.com/Childhoods-End-Arthur-C-Clarke/dp/110196703X
- MKBHD’s Studio channel and tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkuxIy3kFZM
- The Godfather: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/
- Who Got the Truth on Spotify!! https://open.spotify.com/track/03X7SwpsCjZIofK8RFPwch?si=649d93b2be7743d5
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Gateway to Partnerships
Sean Fuller, international partner manager of the Gateway program, shares how the successful model of international cooperation and commercial partnerships in the International Space Station program is being used to build an orbiting platform around the Moon. HWHAP Episode 207.
Listen Again: Finding Another Way
Original Broadcast Date: September 4, 2020. Conflict is a part of life. But in a polarized world, reaching a resolution is harder than ever. This hour, TED speakers explore creative and extraordinary ways of approaching conflict. Guests on the show include authors Shaka Senghor and Ebony Roberts, zoologist Lucy King, and radio journalist Jad Abumrad.
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Saleem Reshamwala: Far Flung Places
This hour, journalist Saleem Reshamwala gives us a tour of surprising people and places — Lima, Nairobi, and prehistoric New Jersey — to inspire new perspectives on travel and cultures.
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How to Be a Successful Intern
NASA interns Jaden Chambers and Leah Davis join student mentor Kelly Smith to discuss the experience of being a NASA intern and what it takes to stand out. HWHAP Episode 206.
Andreessen Horowitz Part I
We kick off Season 9 with a classic: Part I of the a16z story. How did this brand new venture firm charge out of the gates in 2009, going from zero to disrupting the entire venture industry overnight? You probably know Marc & Ben’s history with Netscape and Loudcloud/Opsware… but what about the Black Panthers, Nintendo 64, Al Gore, Doug Leone, Masayoshi Son, and an epic feud with Benchmark Capital that became Silicon Valley’s version of the Hatfields and the McCoys? Buckle up, Acquired’s got the truth.
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- David Streitfeld’s great NYT piece on the Horowitz family: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/22/technology/one-family-many-revolutions-from-black-panthers-to-silicon-valley-to-trump.html
- Marc on the Tim Ferriss Show: https://tim.blog/2018/01/01/the-tim-ferriss-show-transcripts-marc-andreessen/
- 2003 Marc in SF Gate: https://www.sfgate.com/business/ontherecord/article/OPSWARE-INC-On-the-record-Marc-Andreessen-2525822.php#photo-2684736
Carve Outs:
Ben:
- The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life: https://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Brain-Hidden-Motives-Everyday/dp/0190495995
David:
- Resonant Arc Podcast / YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFzWAEPDGiY34bGpwM_DWmA
Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.