AcquiredBen Gilbert and David RosenthalAll episodes

Google Maps

Ben and David cover the series of three 2004 Google acquisitions that formed the core of Google Maps as we know and love it today: Where 2 Technologies, Keyhole and ZipDash. From nearly zero adoption between the three companies at the time of acquisition to well over 1 billion users today, does Google Maps merit admission to the hallowed Acquired A+ pantheon? Tune in to find out!

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Links:

• Bret Taylor on “Satellite Mode”: https://twitter.com/btaylor/status/1099370126678253569?lang=en
• Justin O’Beirne’s great pieces on Apple vs Google maps: https://www.justinobeirne.com

Carve Outs:

• Ben: Marc Andreessen on The Moment with Brian Koppelman: https://overcast.fm/+BgXAjz54o
• David: The Expanse books: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077L6GJWW/