Scott answers a question on verticalization within the grocery delivery market and explains why there’s power in controlling access to the consumer. He also offers advice to a start-up founder on when to add more members to a board of directors, and why business school is still worth it, even if you just want to work for yourself.
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Markets, Meme Stocks, and Inflation — with Liz Ann Sonders
Liz Ann Sonders, the Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, joins Scott to discuss the stock market as it relates to the US’s current economic cycle, meme stock investors, and stimulus spending. Liz Ann also shares how to think about inflation — specifically how the US has not entered a 1970s stagflation scenario. Follow her on Twitter, @LizAnnSonders
Scott opens with his thoughts on Section 230, and shares possible ways to reform the law.
Related Reading: Facebook … What To Do?
Algebra of Happiness: check out Scott’s PBS special, which aired this week!
Office Hours: Amazon’s Aggregators, Turning Data into Insights, Career Moves, and Why the Don Draper Era is Dead
Scott answers a question about companies that buy up small third-party sellers on Amazon’s marketplace. He then explains why he thinks businesses should take money out of marketing and put it into the product itself. Scott also discusses the importance of analyzing data, and shares why he believes greatness is in the agency of others.
State of Play: The Geopolitical Landscape — with Ian Bremmer
Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, joins Scott for a conversation about the United States’ global position, how to think about the nation’s relationship with China and Russia, and why he believes no country is the number one leader. Ian also discusses the power dynamics within the digital ecosystem. Follow Ian on Twitter, @ianbremmer.
Scott opens with his thoughts on why Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse won’t work.
Office Hours: Volvo’s Subscription Model, The Debit Generation, Exploring Job Options, and Pre-Seed Investing
Scott answers a question about Volvo’s subscription service and offers a prediction for where the auto industry is headed. He then explains how ‘buy now, pay later’ services deceive customers into debt, and gives advice for how to approach leaving your company. Scott also discusses the factors to consider when investing in pre-seed companies, and how to make smart money decisions with your partner.
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Google’s Anti-Competitive Behavior, Facebook’s Inhumanity, and Understanding AI’s Limits — with Meredith Broussard
Meredith Broussard, a data journalist, associate professor at NYU, and the author of, “Artificial Unintelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World,” joins Scott to discuss the state of play regarding AI, AI bias, and ethical uses of AI.
Scott opens with his thoughts on Google removing the YouTube app from Roku and how Facebook strips people of their autonomy over information.
Algebra of Happiness: embrace the chaos.
Office Hours: On Running, Expanding College Admissions, and How Banks Can Boost Their Brands
Scott answers a question about whether On Running is a good long-term investment after its recent IPO. He then shares his thoughts on how legacy banks can keep up in an increasingly digitized financial system, and why universities with big brands need to let in more students, not fewer.
Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic
Cryptocurrencies, Smart Contracts, and the Streaming Industry — with Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban, the serial entrepreneur and investor, joins Scott to discuss Bitcoin, Ethereum, use-cases for digital assets, and where SEC regulations might come in. Mark also shares why he’s bullish on AI, offers his thoughts on stimulus spending, and explains why Robinhood may not be as bad as Scott thinks. Follow Mark on Twitter, @mcuban.
Scott opens with a prediction about the streaming wars.
Related Reading (No Mercy/No Malice): Stream On ’22
Office Hours: Doing Business With Russia, Competing with Industry Giants, and Choosing the Right Hire
Scott answers a question about Google and Apple’s decision to take down a Russian voting app. He then explains why finding a niche to serve is crucial to competing against industry Goliaths as a small company. Scott also offers advice to an expanding business on whether to hire an employee for a marketing or business development role.
Bonus Episode: Prof G’s Code Conference Presentation
Today, you’ll hear snippets from Scott’s presentation at the Code conference, which took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles in September. Scott cover’s the over and underhyped sectors and innovations that are shaping our economy.