TSMC

It's time. We dive into the unbelievable history behind the
quietest technology giant of them all — and as of recording the
world's 9th (!) most valuable company — the Taiwan Semiconductor
Manufacturing Company. This story checks every box in the
Acquired pantheon of greatness: China, America, MIT, Don
Valentine, Silicon Valley, "real men" looking silly, and... moats
literally built by lasers. We're not kidding. Pull up a seat and
settle in for a great one! 


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 Carve Outs:


Ted Lasso (Season 1):
 https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy

Greek: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0976014/

Who is Michael Ovitz?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B2HS77M/



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