Why transcribe Acquired
Acquired is a business / tech history podcast, hosted by Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal. Long-form breakdowns of the greatest companies and the stories of how they were built. A transcript lets you read an episode in a fraction of the time, search it for the exact moment a topic came up, quote it accurately with timestamps, or translate it into another language.
How to get the transcript
Get the episode audio
Copy the episode's public audio link, or download the audio you have access to.
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Read & export
Timestamped transcript in minutes. Export TXT, SRT, VTT, or DOCX.
Frequently asked
How do I get a transcript of an episode?
Copy the episode's audio link or download the audio you have access to, paste or upload it, and get timestamped text in minutes.
Can it label Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal and the guest separately?
Yes, in the summary, key quotes and chapters: Whipscribe names Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal and the guest there; every line is timestamped, so you can find a quote and check it against the audio.
How much does it cost?
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