Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal
18 October 2021
We bring the epic saga of Standard Oil and John D. Rockefeller to a close (for now) with two of history's greatest second acts: Rockefeller's pioneering of modern philanthropy (and really modern life itself), and perhaps the single greatest shareholder value "unlock" of all-time in the breakup of Standard Oil. And like any great American saga, of course the good guys win in the end. The only question is... just who were the good guys?? Sponsors: WorkOS: https://bit.ly/workos25Intapp: https://bit.ly/intappcelesteSentry: https://bit.ly/acquiredsentryAnthropic: https://bit.ly/acquiredclaude25 More Acquired! Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Merch Store!© Copyright 2015-2025 ACQ, LLC Links: Titan by Ron Chernow: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400077303/Episode sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PzIts5VVgKhE70sAeHnLKcmDktTkXRgEVtuHDktfNCw/edit?usp=sharing Carve Outs: The to-be-announced (as of recording) M1X MacBook Pro...Starfish Space: https://www.starfishspace.com/Peloton: https://www.onepeloton.comNote: 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.
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