Office Hours: The Kroger-Albertsons Merger, An Argument Against Seed-Stage Investing, and Taking Advantage of the “Silver Tsunami”

This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on how the business model of television has changed, and why the new model gives the studios the upper hand in the writers’ strike. He then explains the importance of positioning a company as the hunter on an earnings call, rather than the hunted — particularly amid this AI hype cycle. Finally, he takes a look at Microsoft’s agreement to buy energy from Helion, a nuclear fusion startup, and shares why nuclear is an area he’d invest in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Mai 202345min

As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/AiLONE/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Mai 202315min

Brian Chesky, the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, joins Scott to discuss a slew of updates, including how the firm is building a community, leveraging AI, and expanding its geographical reach. We also learn about Brian’s experiences with loneliness, and how work has impacted his relationships. Follow Brian on Twitter, @bchesky. (Disclosure: Scott invests in Airbnb). Scott opens by discussing why we need more third places.  Algebra of Happiness: get out of the house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Mai 20231h 5min

Scott gives his thoughts on the video game industry and its promising future. He then speaks about the decline of trade skills in the United States. He wraps up with advice on how to be a good partner and put others’ needs over your own.  Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Mai 202320min

This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on Vice’s imminent bankruptcy, Hindenburg’s latest short position, and Chegg’s battered stock. He then discusses raising the FDIC limit and the potential consolidation of the banking industry, and weighs in on a lawsuit accusing Coinbase insiders of dumping shares soon after its direct listing. Finally, he discusses the growing success of Formula 1 in the U.S., and tells a story of his time at the Miami race last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Mai 202336min

As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/storytelling/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Mai 202315min

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the Surgeon General of the United States, joins Scott to discuss why Americans are reporting extreme levels of loneliness, and how social isolation leads to negative health outcomes. Dr. Murthy also shares his framework to rebuild our social infrastructure. Follow Dr. Murthy on Twitter @vivek_murthy.  Scott opens by discussing why investing in distressed assets offers a great ROI. i.e. why JPMorgan would want First Republic Banks.  Algebra of Happiness: removing toxicity from masculinity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Mai 202355min

Scott gives his thoughts on AI’s impact on the labor market. He then gives advice on how to create opportunities for others once you’ve set yourself up for success. He wraps up by sharing how he showed up for his mom at the end of her life. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Mai 202320min