The Acquisition Machine -- How Broadcom Built a $1.47 Trillion Company Through Strategic M&A

Broadcom's identity is defined by acquisitions. From the $37 billion Broadcom Corporation deal that gave the company its name, to the $69 billion VMware acquisition, Hock Tan has executed one of the most successful serial acquisition strategies in tech history. This module traces the full acquisition timeline, explains the playbook Broadcom applies to each deal, and helps candidates understand why "integration mindset" and "efficiency focus" are critical qualities Broadcom looks for in employees.