Scott gives his thoughts on how Meta can leverage WhatsApp, speaking to how he thinks it is the most under-monetized technology platform in the world. He then advises a listener who is deciding whether to renovate their home or move to a new house. He wraps up with a conversation on giving money to family and friends, specifically how he finds it rewarding and an act of love.
Archives: Podcasts
Prof G Markets: The Most Profitable Year in Banking History, Elon’s Tesla Stake, and Firing People
Scott shares his thoughts on Elon Musk’s demands for a 25% stake in Tesla. He also takes a look at the latest bank earnings and breaks down why 2023 was the most profitable year ever for JP Morgan Chase, while Citigroup swung to a loss in the fourth quarter. He also discusses best practices for firing or letting people go.
Conversation with Julie Rice & Elizabeth Cutler — From SoulCycle to Peoplehood
Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler, the co-founders of SoulCycle, join Scott to discuss their new business, Peoplehood — a guided group conversation practice designed to help people connect. We hear about everything from the entrepreneurial journey of building SoulCycle to how they’re facilitating “relational” wellness.
Scott opens with his thoughts on the role of activist investors.
Algebra of Happiness: be more mammal.
Office Hours: The Future of AI in Search, How Scott Became a Professor at NYU, and Finding Balance Between Ambition and Contentment
Scott gives his thoughts on how AI will affect the future of search, specifically how selection and choice is a tax on consumers. He then advises a listener who wants to become an adjunct professor and shares the story of how he became a professor at NYU. He wraps up with advice to a teacher wondering how to strike the balance between contentment and wanting more.
Prof G Markets: Carta and the Secondary Market, Bitcoin ETFs, and Scott’s 2024 Investment Strategy
Scott shares his thoughts on who stands to win and lose after the SEC’s approval of eleven bitcoin ETFs. He also discusses a scandal in the startup world and explains why there’s enormous opportunity in the secondary market. Finally, he breaks down his investment plans for 2024.
Conversation with Ian Bremmer — 2024’s Top Geopolitical Risks
Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins Scott to discuss what he believes are the year’s top geopolitical risks. These include the United States vs. itself, the Middle East on the brink, and the war in Ukraine on a path to being partitioned.
Scott opens with his thoughts on why we need to rethink affirmative action.
Algebra of Happiness: demonstrating sheer love.
Office Hours: American Teacher’s Shortage, Why You Shouldn’t Have a Side Hustle, and What to Do if Your Employer Wants to Defer Your Pay
Scott gives his thoughts on why he thinks there are teacher shortages in the U.S. and provides solutions to address the issue. He then discusses side hustles, specifically why they’re not a good idea. He wraps up with advice to a listener whose employer is asking them to defer their pay.
Prof G Markets: Breaking Down 2024 Predictions + Audience Comments and Pushback
Scott and Ed discuss predictions for 2024 including Scott’s stock picks, OpenAI’s valuation, and the future of Youtube, Tiktok, Whatsapp, and GLP-1 drugs. They also discuss comments from the predictions livestream audience and address pushback on some of Scott’s takes. Finally, we hear 2024 predictions from our listeners.
2024 Predictions
Scott goes through what he got right vs. wrong in 2023 and then shares his predictions for 2024.
Office Hours: Why Don’t Companies Advertise on Explicit Sites? How to Negotiate Stock Options with an Employer, and How Scott Built a Public Speaking Career
Scott explores the potential for advertisers to promote their products on less favorable platforms such as pornography sites. He then discusses how to negotiate stock options with an employer. He wraps up with advice to a listener seeking to jumpstart their public speaking career, sharing insights from his own personal experience.