Scott answers a question about the edtech industry and discusses whether he thinks LinkedIn would acquire Coursera. He then takes a question about why European startups fail to scale, especially in comparison to those in the US. He wraps up with a conversation about the marketing of the NFL and the Premier League.
Podcast Type: Office Hours
Office Hours: Planning Your Exit Strategy, Investing Advice to a 16-Year-Old, and Mentoring Young Men
Scott answers a question about planning an exit strategy and gives advice on when to sell a company. He then takes a question from a 16-year-old listener who wants to know how to invest and manage their money. He wraps up by explaining why it’s important for children to have more male role models and speaks about his approach to mentoring.
Office Hours: The Business of Podcasting, Leaving Your Job To Start A Business, and the Pros and Cons of Stock Buybacks
Scott answers a question about the podcasting industry and shares advice to those interested in starting their own podcast. He then discusses what he thinks about stock buybacks and wraps up with advice to a new father who is thinking about leaving his job in private equity to start his own fund.
Office Hours: Halal Investments, Career Guidance for Recent Grads, and Making Decisions When You’re Angry
Scott offers advice on strategies for economic security and investing, especially when you have religious restrictions. He then provides tips on how to secure a job after graduating from college. He wraps up by offering advice on how to effectively make decisions while angry.
Office Hours: TikTok and Political Disinformation, the Insurance Industry and Climate Change, and the Work-Life Balance Conundrum
Scott answers a question on how TikTok poses a security threat in the context of Taiwan’s upcoming presidential election. He then discusses how climate change is affecting the insurance sector and wraps up with advice to a listener asking how to balance work with family.
Office Hours: Allocating Your Small Business’s Revenue, Would Scott Ever Run for Public Office? and Finding Your Purpose
Scott gives a listener advice on how to allocate the revenue of their small business. He then discusses whether he would ever consider running for public office. He wraps up by offering guidance to a listener who is navigating the challenges of the post-undergrad phase in their life. Moreover, he shares his insights on discovering one’s purpose.
Office Hours: Digital Accessibility, Do I Need to Be Wealthy to Invest in Sports Teams? and How to Cultivate Your Personal Brand
Scott gives his thoughts on the lack of accessibility in the digital space, particularly for those with disabilities. He then offers insight on the sports industry market and how to invest when you’re not a billionaire. He wraps up with tips on building your personal brand and explains how it can lead to employment opportunities.
Office Hours: Apple’s Investment in Healthcare, Should I Send My Child to Private School? and How to Introduce Social Media to Your Children
Scott gives his thoughts on Apple’s investment in the healthcare space and whether it will be Apple’s greatest contribution to mankind. He then offers advice to a listener seeking guidance on whether to send their kids to private school for a hefty sum. He wraps up with a discussion about navigating and managing your kid’s social media usage.
Office Hours: Why Cars are the Next Battleground for Attention, Advice to a Young Real Estate Investor, and Balancing Fun with Frugality in Your 20s
Scott gives his thoughts on the auto industry’s approach to in-vehicle infotainment and describes it as “the next battleground” in an attention economy. He then gives advice on investing in real estate as a young person whose earnings are unpredictable. He wraps up by discussing the importance of striking a balance between frugality and embracing life’s pleasures when you’re young.
State of Play: The Video Game Industry — with Joost van Dreunen
In this special episode of The Prof G Pod’s Office Hours, we speak with Joost van Druenen, a professor at NYU Stern, and the author of One Up: Creativity, Competition, and the Global Business of Video Games.
Joost breaks down the state of play in the video game industry, including the major players and platforms, and the latest around Activision Blizzard and Microsoft. Follow Joost on Twitter, @joosterizer