Scott answers a question about investing in individual stocks vs. ETFs, and how to diversify your portfolio. Scott also takes a question regarding the streaming industry’s future and offers his advice to a brand strategist.
Archives: Podcasts
The Crypto Meltdown — with David Yermack
David Yermack returns to discuss everything we need to know about the crypto market crash — including where we’ve seen a meltdown like this before, what happens to over-leveraged investors, and where regulation needs to come in.
Scott opens with his thoughts on the power dynamics between the information age labor force and the corporation. He also discusses Snap’s potential subscription product.
Algebra of Happiness: know what you don’t know.
The Credit Markets, Interest Rates, and Market Sentiment — with John Zito
John Zito, Partner and Deputy CIO of Credit of Apollo Global Management, joins Scott to discuss the state of play regarding the credit markets, growth companies, interest rates, and investment opportunities.
Scott opens with his thoughts on a passwordless future.
Algebra of Happiness: overcoming imposter syndrome.
Office Hours: Apple Car Acquisitions, Mission Statements, and Going into Business With Your Family
Scott takes a question on whether Apple might acquire Canoo, a struggling EV startup. He then explains the value of mission statements to a company’s brand and culture, and offers advice to someone deciding if they should leave their current job to join their family business.
The SPAC Market + EdTech, Apprenticeship, and Entrepreneurship — with Euan Blair
Euan Blair, the founder and CEO of Multiverse, an ed-tech startup that provides professional apprenticeship programs in partnership with employers around the world, joins Scott to discuss the business model and logistics, how the company doubled its valuation from just eight months ago to reach $1.7 billion, and how different cultures have different relationships with apprenticeships.
Scott opens with why investors are wary to park their money in SPACs.
Algebra of Happiness: express your emotions.
Office Hours: Tesla’s ESG Rating, the Closed IPO Market, and Advancing Your Career
Scott shares his thoughts on S&P’s decision to remove Tesla from its ESG index, and what that signals about the ESG space as a whole. He then takes a question about when the IPO market might open again, and offers advice to someone who wonders if they’ve been in the same job for too long.
Inside Davos + Understanding the Geopolitical Recession
Ian Bremmer, a political scientist and the president and founder of Eurasia Group, the world’s leading political risk research and consulting firm, joins Scott to discuss the state of our global economy. We hear about his key takeaways from Davos, the war in Ukraine, and which economies will come out on top in a post-war and post-pandemic world. Follow Ian on Twitter, @@ianbremmer.
Scott opens by reflecting on the things he’s gotten right and wrong lately.
Algebra of Happiness: forgive yourself.
The Age of AI, Crypto, and Web3 — with Kevin Roose
Kevin Roose, a tech columnist at The New York Times, joins Scott to discuss the broader implications and opportunities of crypto and Web3. We also learn why Kevin is bullish on artificial intelligence, despite the negative externalities that may arise as the world moves towards automation. Follow Kevin on Twitter, @kevinroose.
Scott opens with his thoughts on Apple launching a VR/AR headset.
Algebra of Happiness: lean into your emotions.
Bonus Episode: Elon Musk v. Twitter — with William Cohan
William Cohan, a founding partner and writer at Puck, as well as a former M&A investment banker, joins Scott to discuss how Elon Musk’s deal to acquire Twitter might shake out, including what options he might have for backing out, how Twitter’s lawyers might respond, and what it all could mean for shareholders. Follow William on Twitter, @WilliamCohan.
Office Hours: Dealing With Mental Health
John MacPhee, the CEO of the JED Foundation, joins Scott to discuss his nonprofit’s work protecting the emotional health of teens and young adults in America. Scott and John also answer listener questions on how entrepreneurs can protect their mental health, and how to deal with imposter syndrome. Follow John on Twitter @JA_MacPhee.