This week on Prof G Markets, Scott explains why he thinks TikTok is headed for a spin-out rather than a ban. He then breaks down Credit Suisse’s spectacular fall from grace and shares his thoughts on the million dollar bet on bitcoin and hyper inflation. We close out with a look at Blank Street Coffee’s brand strategy after its latest funding round.
Dig further: read Fast Company’s story on Blank Street Coffee.
Byron Auguste, the CEO and co-founder of Opportunity@Work, joins Scott to discuss what he sees as the biggest labor market failures, specifically around our nation’s obsession with college degrees. Follow Byron on Twitter, @byron_auguste.
Scott opens by discussing leadership and connective tissue in Silicon Valley.
Algebra of Happiness: what can you modulate?
Scott discusses the Airbnb-Friendly Apartments Program and Airbnb’s potential in the long-term apartment rental space. He then shares his thoughts on why men struggle to engage when it comes to family planning. He wraps up with advice on how to be an original, critical thinker.
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott and Ed unpack what happened to Silicon Valley Bank and what its stress test means for the strength of the U.S. banking system. They also discuss how branding has played a role in the chaos, particularly as it relates to the two tiers of venture capitalists that have emerged. Finally, they look ahead at regulations, potential acquirers for SVB, and what could happen to commercial real estate, which appears to share the same vulnerabilities as SVB.
Bill Burnett, the co-author of the New York Times best-seller, “Designing Your Life,” and the Co-Director of the Life Design Lab at Stanford University, joins Scott to discuss the attributes of “design thinking,” understanding your talent, and what to do when you feel stuck.
Scott opens by bringing on Robert Armstrong, the FT’s US financial commentator to discuss the latest around Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse. Follow Robert on Twitter, @rbrtrmstrng. For more of Prof G’s thoughts on SVB’s fallout, check out our special Markets episode.
Algebra of Happiness: nothing is ever as good or as bad as it seems.
Scott discusses his thoughts on whether AI has the potential to be a real-time fact-checker. He then offers his advice on finding a solution to systemic issues hindering working mothers. He wraps us with an honest conversation about fame and happiness.
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed on Friday — the second-largest bank failure in our nation’s history. In today’s special episode, Scott and Ed break down what happened, how it happened, and what might happen next. Scott also addresses government bailouts, the consolidation of banking power, and ends with a word of advice to the thousands of entrepreneurs who will be affected by this failure.
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott gives the inside scoop on his early investment in NJOY, which will reap 30x in returns after Altria’s acquisition of the vape company goes through. He also shares his thoughts on whether or not the JetBlue/Spirit Merger should be blocked, and takes a look at WeightWatchers’ move into the weight loss drug market. For more on Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, check out our special episode from Saturday and stay tuned.
Nita Farahany, a professor of law at Duke University and the author of “The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology,” joins Scott to discuss the threat to our privacy and freedom of thought, and the future of neurotechnology. Follow Nita on Twitter, @NitaFarahany.
Scott opens by discussing the Biden Administration’s announcement that chip manufacturers that access $150M+ funding from the CHIPS Act must provide childcare. He then shares his thoughts on the bipartisan effort to take action against TikTok.
Algebra of Happiness: expressing love.
In today’s episode, we finish off our special 3-part series in answering your questions around the Future of Work. This episode focuses on recruiting, mentorship, and building teams.
Scott gives his thoughts on the role nepotism plays in the future of recruiting and gives his advice on securing a job post-college. He then discusses team organization in the workplace and ends by sharing what to look for during the hiring process.