This Week in Startups · September 28, 2026 · 50m

The 5 Companies Apple Must Buy

Jason and Lon play fantasy draft with Apple's balance sheet, picking companies they think the tech giant should acquire under new CEO John Ternus, including Disney, Sony, and Boston Dynamics. Then Stacy Salvi of The90 joins to discuss her wearable UV-sensing pendant that tracks sun exposure and helps users avoid skin damage.

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Ternus Era May Bring Big Acquisitions00:00:00

Wall Street expects new Apple CEO John Ternus to pursue large acquisitions, a shift from Tim Cook's conservative strategy.

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Fantasy Pick: Disney for IP and Synergies00:04:46

Disney would give Apple a massive IP library and unlock theme park synergies.

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