Scott gives his thoughts on why he thinks nuclear energy is the future. He then speaks about the advertising sector, specifically the shift from the brand era to the supply chain era. He wraps up with book recommendations to a listener looking to fill his summer reading list.
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Prof G Markets: ByteDance’s Blowout Profit, Kalshi & Events Betting, and Dude Perfect’s Big Deal
Scott shares his thoughts on the latest financial figures from ByteDance and discusses if he would buy shares on the secondary market. He then takes a look at a platform for trading on event outcomes that just attracted a big market maker. Finally, Scott and Ed discuss one of the largest deals in YouTube history, and what it says about the creator economy.
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Conversation with Jared Cohen — The Macroeconomic Environment + Life After Power
Jared Cohen, the President of Global Affairs at Goldman Sachs and bestselling author of six books, joins Scott to discuss all sorts of topics including his research on past Presidents, geopolitical trends, and the global economy. Follow Jared on X, @JaredCohen.
Scott opens with his thoughts on his time as an activist investor.
Algebra of Happiness: a word on parenting.
Office Hours Special: The Future of Work Part 1
In today’s episode, we kick off our special 3-part series where we’ll be answering your questions about the Future of Work.
Today is all about time management, knowing when to fire people, and why young people should choose the office over remote work. We first hear from a CEO who is struggling with work-life balance and managing difficult legacy employees. Then, Scott gives recommendations to a listener who has too much time on their hands. Finally, we hear how to best approach hybrid work.
Prof G Markets: Scott’s Investment Portfolio — a Breakdown
Scott shares how he allocates his investment portfolio between asset classes. He explains how he gains access to certain investment opportunities, and why he can take greater risks than most people. He also shares his biggest losses from the past year, and his biggest wins.
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Ryan Petersen of Flexport
Ed speaks with Ryan Petersen, the founder and CEO of Flexport, a supply chain management company. They discuss shipping logistics, the company’s $8 billion valuation, finding fame as an entrepreneur, and how Ryan thinks about money.
Tyler Denk of Beehiiv
Ed speaks with Tyler Denk, the founder and CEO of Beehiiv, a newsletter platform. They discuss Tyler’s background at Morning Brew, his thoughts on selling secondary shares, and dealing with personal loss while running a company.
Why Caroline Spiegel Built an Audio Erotica App
Ed speaks with Caroline Spiegel, founder and CEO of Quinn, an app for listening to audio erotica. They discuss what differentiates her company from existing adult content sites like Pornhub and OnlyFans, what it’s like to raise money for a company that VCs might not take seriously, and how to get over embarrassment as a founder.
Could this AI Founder Replace Investment Bankers?
Ed speaks with Gabe Stengel, Co-founder and CEO of Rogo, about the potential for AI to disrupt the banking sector. They also discuss Gabe’s experience pitching his financial services AI company to VCs, the importance of willpower, and how he finds balance between work and his personal life.
Conversation with Fareed Zakaria — Revolutions & Global Affairs
Fareed Zakaria, the host of CNN’s flagship international affairs show, Fareed Zakaria GPS, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present.” We hear why the Industrial Revolution was the most transformative in our nation’s history, and get an update on geopolitics as a whole.
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