Acquired Episode 10: Virgin America

Ben and David deviate entirely from the stated purpose of the
show, tackling this non-technology acquisition that is so recent,
we have no idea if it went well yet. But, the April 2016
acquisition of Virgin America by Alaska Airlines was so
fascinating, we had to do it!


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Items mentioned in the show: 


Louis C.K. - Everything is Amazing and Nobody is Happy

Alaska Acquires Virgin America Investor Deck

“Measuring The Moat” Paper - Michael J. Mauboussin

Business Adventures - Twelve Classic Tales from the World of
Wall Street



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Michael Mauboussin: "The Success Equation:Untangling Skill
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