Episode 11: PayPal

Ben and David return to technology acquisitions by examining a
classic: eBay's 2002 purchase of PayPal.


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Items mentioned in the show: 


 How the 'PayPal Mafia' redefined success in Silicon
Valley  - Tech Republic

 Instagram Will Be a $3 Billion Business This Year:
Analyst

 President Obama and Bill Simmons: The GQ Interview



"The Carve Out":


 Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder - 

 The Bill Simmons Podcast - Chris Sacca