This episode is all about the (alleged) Apple Beats acquisition. While it may make a certain amount of business sense, does it signify a small but significant change in Apple\u2019s priorities, and is it a cause for concern? Topics covered include: The rationale for the acquisition The difference between making and recognizing market opportunities What makes Apple uniquely capable of building revolutionary products Apple\u2019s previous responses when threatened in music How to think about mergers and acquisitions How to best motivate employees Links: Why Apple is Buying Beats \u2013 Ben Thompson The New M&A Playbook \u2013 Clayton Christensen One More \u2026 Continue reading Episode 003: Valiantly Defending Jobs