Podcasting, crypto and favorite finds with Acquired's Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal | E1337

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00:00 Jason intros the show
01:29 Acquired’s David Rosenthal and Ben Gilbert join the show
11:43 Squarespace – Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST
13:06 The All-in feuds, should there be politics on the show?
21:32 Acquired growth and favorite moments
23:03 Embroker – Get an extra 10% off insurance for your business at https://Embroker.com/twist
24:33 What Acquired learned about TSMC
27:57 How podcasting is like grad school & changed Ben’s investing focus
34:22 Calm – HR and benefit leaders can get a free year of Calm for Business at https://Calm.com/TWIST.
35:50 Valuations across crypto and startups
49:35 Real examples of crypto startups beyond speculation
59:42 Why Jason doesn’t talk about a few of his friends publicly
1:03:34 What crypto will look like in 10 years
1:10:35 Rapid fire – favorite shows, podcast strategy and more