Scott takes a question about whether Adam Neumann’s new real estate venture could benefit from operating under a franchise model. He then shares his thoughts on the progress corporations have made in lowering their emissions, and offers advice to someone who recently lost his business partner.
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Prof G Markets: The Ethereum Merge, Porsche’s IPO, and Dividends
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on what the Merge will mean for Ethereum’s position in the crypto space and weighs in on why Volkswagen is offering shares of Porsche. Then, in a deep dive, we learn about why some companies pay dividends to their investors, and others don’t.
China’s Surveillance State — with Josh Chin and Lisa Lin
Josh Chin and Lisa Lin, the authors of “Surveillance State: Inside China’s Quest to Launch a New Era of Social Control and journalists at the Wall Street Journal, join Scott to discuss the following: how China operates as a surveillance state, the role Silicon Valley has played in the development of state surveillance around the world, and what to consider when it comes to US-China bilateral relations.
Scott opens with his thoughts on Apple becoming the leading smartphone provider in the US as well as its plans to move further into the digital ad space.
Algebra of happiness: tell someone you admire them.
Office Hours: How to Get on a Board, Leaving a Company with Grace, and Fostering Civil Discourse
Scott takes a question about the experience necessary to be on a board of directors. He then offers advice for leaving a job at a company respectfully, and shares his thoughts on the importance of listening to people who disagree with you.
Prof G Markets: Snap Layoffs, the IPO Drought, and Options Trading
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott weighs in on what Snap’s restructuring means for the rest of the social media space, and explains why the IPO market is on pace for its worst year in decades. Then, we take a deep dive into the asymmetric upsides and downsides of options trading (pro tip: don’t try this at home).
The Evolution of Money — with Eswar Prasad
We’re revisiting a favorite interview featuring Eswar Prasad, the Tolani Senior Professor of Trade Policy at Cornell University and author of “The Future of Money: How the Digital Revolution is Transforming Currencies and Finance.” Eswar discusses the state of play regarding the global financial ecosystem, the role of the US Dollar, and the opportunities and risks of cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance.
Office Hours: The Value of a Storefront, College Enrollment Numbers, and Parenting Advice
Scott takes a question on why opening physical stores can be a powerful branding move — even for a tech company like Amazon. He then shares his thoughts on why universities with big brands need to let in more students, not fewer, and reflects on his dos and don’ts of fatherhood.
Prof G Markets: AMC APE, Private equity and Twitter’s whistleblower
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares thoughts on nuclear power, AMC’s APE preferred shares, and how private equity works. In this week’s deep dive, we dig into the details on Twitter’s recent whistleblower.
Mental Strength in Entrepreneurs — with Dr. Emily Anhalt
We’re revisiting one of our favorite interviews featuring Dr. Emily Anhalt, who joins Scott to discuss her tips for becoming mentally strong and her work helping entrepreneurs become emotionally fit leaders. Dr. Anhalt also talks about the implications of mixing technology with mental health. Dr. Anhalt is a clinical psychologist and the co-founder of Coa, a mental health startup. Follow her on Twitter, @dremilyanhalt.
Office Hours: The Paradox of Choice, Dating Advice, and the Value of an MBA for Entrepreneurs
We’re revisiting some of our favorite questions and answers from past episodes. Scott answers a question about how Trader Joe’s has succeeded without offering delivery or online shopping. He then gives dating advice to the young and single in an era of dating apps, and offers his thoughts on why business school is still worth it, even if you just want to work for yourself.