This week on Prof G Markets, Scott deciphers where the investment opportunity might be after Adidas severed ties with Kanye West. He also breaks down how Google did so poorly in the third quarter, and why Meta now looks like a distressed asset. And in this week’s unpack, we learn about how investors react to Fed chair speeches, plus what to listen for at Jerome Powell’s next press conference.
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Why hasn’t Peloton Been Acquired? Deciding Where to Live, and Motivating Ethical Tech Leadership
Scott answers a question about what might be preventing a Peloton acquisition. He then shares his best tips for determining where to live abroad and explains how society can encourage ethical leadership in tech.
Failing Young Men — with Richard Reeves
Richard Reeves, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and author of several books including his latest, Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It, joins Scott to discuss how the US has set up boys to fall behind, and how that manifests into adulthood. Follow Richard on Twitter, @RichardvReeves.
Scott opens with his thoughts on big tech’s ability to monetize utility.
Algebra of Happiness: demonstrate generosity.
Prof G Markets: Goldman Sachs Restructures its Businesses + Restaurant NFTs, and Nikola’s Securities Fraud Saga
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott explains why Goldman Sachs is refocusing on its asset management business and scaling back its efforts in consumer banking. He then shares his thoughts on why catering to the 1% continues to be a lucrative business model, even as it sows inequality of opportunity. And in this week’s unpack, we learn about why the CEO of Nikola was just convicted of securities fraud.
What Options Elon Has Left — with Andrew Jennings
Andrew Jennings, a professor of corporate governance and securities at Brooklyn Law School, joins Scott to discuss the latest around the Elon Musk v. Twitter Trial. Follow Professor Jennings on Twitter, @akjennings.
Scott opens with his thoughts on what makes good management.
Algebra of Happiness: planning for an empty nest.
Office Hours: Are Fitness Brands the New Religion? The Tyranny of OPEC, and Fighting the Cost of Higher Ed
Scott answers a question about the power of luxury fitness brands to build community amongst an increasingly secular society. He then shares his thoughts on the corruption of OPEC and finishes with a passionate rant about lowering the cost of college.
Prof G Markets: Margin Calls, Private Jets, Meta Teams Up With Microsoft, and Unpacking the Fed
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott explains why margin calls may have played a role in John Foley’s departure from Peloton. He then offers his thoughts on Meta’s continued pursuit of the metaverse, and shares his experience of owning and selling a private jet amid a red-hot private aviation market. Finally, in this week’s unpack, we answer a question some listeners might be afraid to ask: what is the Fed?
Civility in Tech, Centrists, and Advice from a Lifelong Entrepreneur — with Reid Hoffman
Reid Hoffman, an entrepreneur and an investor, joins Scott to discuss his thoughts on identity, artificial intelligence, businesses with network effects, and why we need more centrist politicians in the House. Reid also shares career advice from his latest book, “The Startup of You.” Follow Reid on Twitter, @reidhoffman.
Scott opens with his thoughts on Sheryl Sandberg’s $3 million donation to the ACLU, the benefits of failing fast, and Goldman Sachs’ missed brand opportunity.
Algebra of Happiness: talk about your emotions.
Office Hours: The Thiel Fellowship’s Pros and Cons, S.A.F.E Agreements, and Rebranding America
Scott takes a question about the Thiel Fellowship and offers his thoughts on whether the government should subsidize business loans like they do for college loans. He then shares his ideas on America needing a rebrand, and explains the benefits of a S.A.F.E Agreement: Simple Agreement For Future Equity.
Prof G Markets: Twitter’s Path to Super App Status, Liquid Death’s Brand Strategy, and America’s Housing Supply
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott discusses three things Elon Musk should do to increase shareholder value if the Twitter deal goes through. He then shares his thoughts on how creative branding helped a canned water company land a $700 million valuation. And in this week’s Unpack, we check in on the state of the U.S. Housing Market.