Mark Zuckerberg's Live Event Sells Out Stadium, Attracting Thousands for Podcast Recording

Mark Zuckerberg just sold out a stadium

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. Home of the NBA's Golden State Warriors, the stadium has a capacity of more than 18,000 people, though it's not how many seats in total were available for the live podcast event. Tickets were $50 face value and sold out Monday, according to the podcast, though resellers also took to the "Acquired" Slack channel. The interview also coincided with the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, with both kicking off at 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Exactly what Zuckerberg discussed is unclear -- a recording of the podcast had yet to be released as of Wednesday morning -- but a press release advertising the event said, "In addition to being the central figure in some of the greatest acquisitions of all time that Acquired has covered, listeners will hear how Mark and Meta are also playing a big role in defining the next decade of computing with AI." Some of Meta's biggest acquisitions over the years include WhatsApp, Instagram, and Oculus. As for the company's artificial intelligence ambitions, the Meta AI chatbot, first introduced in September 2023, was integrated into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in April for chat and image generation. Attendees also saw Zuck wearing a new shirt he designed himself, with ancient Greek text that translates to "Learning through suffering." His outfit was reminiscent of the shirt he wore at his 40th birthday party that read "Carthago delenda est," which is Latin for "Carthage must be destroyed." Notably missing from his ensemble, though, was his now-signature chain necklace, though Zuck was seen sporting a watch.

Mark Zuckerberg Live Event Sold Out Stadium: Meta CEO Attracted Thousands Eager To Hear Him Speak On 'The Next Decade Of Social, Technology, And AI' - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Meta Platforms, Inc. META CEO Mark Zuckerberg's presence at a live podcast event managed to sell out a stadium in San Francisco. What Happened: The event was hosted by the "Acquired" podcast at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Tuesday night. The podcast, hosted by Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, focuses on tech acquisitions and IPOs and is currently ranked 48 on Apple's list of top podcasts. The Chase Center, home to the NBA's Golden State Warriors, can accommodate over 18,000 people. However, the exact number of seats available for the podcast event was not disclosed. Tickets were sold at a face value of $50 and were sold out by Monday, reported Business Insider, citing the podcast. See Also: Apple's iPhone 16 Launch: JPMorgan Says 'Staggered Pricing Approach' Could Offset Rising Chip, Memory Costs Why It Matters: Subscribe to the Benzinga Tech Trends newsletter to get all the latest tech developments delivered to your inbox. Why It Matters: The event coincided with the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. The content of Zuckerberg's discussion remains unknown as the podcast recording had not been released at the time of writing. Zuckerberg's appearance was also noted for his self-designed shirt, bearing an ancient Greek text that translates to "Learning through suffering." This attire follows his previous shirt worn at his 40th birthday party that read "Carthago delenda est," Latin for "Carthage must be destroyed." Check out more of Benzinga's Consumer Tech coverage by following this link. Read Next: Apple Watch Upgrade A Downgrade? Top Analyst Says Many Missed This Crucial Information During 'Glowtime' Event Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs