SPACs, Stocks, and Being Indispensable ft. Andrew Ross Sorkin
Andrew Ross Sorkin joins Scott to discuss the state of play on SPACs, the markets, and the tech stocks. Andrew also shares how the pandemic has impacted his family life and work. Follow Andrew on Twitter, @andrewrsorkin. (16:23) Scott opens with his thoughts on why states shouldn’t get a bailout, CDC guidelines, Netflix testing out short-form video clips (9:23), and Twitter testing out commerce on the platform (13:17). This Week’s Office Hours: whether Twitter should acquire Reddit (54:55), NFTs (57:16), and a litmus test for whether you should go get your MBA (61:26). Algebra of Happiness: A poem from a listener (65:48). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Mars 20211h 9min
Burnout, the Media, and Twitter’s Business Moves
Jason Kint, the CEO of Digital Content Next (@dcnorg), joins Scott to break down Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code. Jason also shares his thoughts on the broader digital ecosystem, including Section 230, how cryptocurrencies might come into the digital media space, and why he’s bullish on Clubhouse. Follow Jason on Twitter, @jason_kint. (15:03) Scott opens with his thoughts on COVID-19 vaccine news, Robinhood planning for its IPO, Target’s partnership with Apple, and Amazon launching a digital currency in Mexico. This Week’s Office Hours: Twitter’s recent business developments (43:52), deciding to double down on product development or content creation (49:020, and dealing with burnout (50:59). Algebra of Happiness: the passage of time (56:01). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Mars 202159min
Responsible Innovation and Venture Capital
Hemant Taneja, a managing director at General Catalyst and the founder of the firm’s Silicon Valley operations, joins Scott to discuss the venture capital space, why he’s bullish on the healthcare sector, and why responsible innovation is more important than ever. Hemant also shares his thoughts on the energy space and why Tesla is a key player. Follow Hemant on Twitter, @htaneja. (16:44) Scott opens with his thoughts on LVMH buying 50 percent of Jay-Z’s champagne brand as well as his thoughts on the luxury brand market. This Week’s Office Hours: Australia vs. Facebook (49:18) and buying shares on the secondary market (56:40). Algebra of Happiness: Love & Empathy (60:51). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Feb 20211h 3min
Andrew Yang's Run for Mayor
Andrew Yang, a Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, joins Scott to discuss his campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Feb 202132min
The Algebra of Wealth
Noreena Hertz, an economist, a bestselling author, and an Honorary Professor at the University College London, joins Scott to discuss the learnings from her latest book, “The Loney Century: How to Restore Human Connection in a World That's Pulling Apart.” We find out how loneliness impacts more than just our mental health and the second-order effects of our “contactless” world. Follow Noreena on Twitter, @noreenahertz. (16:10) Scott opens by explaining the algebra of wealth — or in other words, how to get rich. This Week’s Office Hours (52:40): CEO compensation (53:04), Roblox and deferred revenue (61:05), and deciding whether to get an MBA (65:17). Additional Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 Feb 20211h 7min
The Attention Graph
Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, the co-authors of Humor, Seriously: why humor is a secret weapon in business and life, join Scott to discuss their research, the four humor styles they’ve identified, and how to incorporate more levity into your workday. Jennifer and Noami also teach Humor: Serious Business at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Follow Jennifer and Naomi on Twitter, @aaker and @nbagdonas. (11:44) Check out their TedTalk here. Scott opens with his thoughts on Apple’s move into mobility. This Week’s Office Hours (44:03): investing in the post-COVID family (44:30), how the Big Four consulting firms can move into recurring revenue (51:27), and finding meaning within your work (56:46). Have a question for Scott? Email a voice recording to officehours@section4.com. Algebra of Happiness: Who is in your kitchen cabinet? (62:28) Additional Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Feb 20211h 7min
GameStop Saga Continued
Whitney Tilson, the founder and CEO of Empire Financial Research, joins Scott to discuss the learnings from the WallStreetBets short-squeeze and the markets more generally. We also find out why Whitney is bullish on Transportation as a Service (TaaS). Follow him on Twitter, @WhitneyTilson. (16:54) Scott opens with his thoughts on the latest developments involving GameStop. Scott also explains how Apple CEO Tim Cook discussing the importance of privacy is an example of “laddering.” (9:56) This Week’s Office Hours (47:31): angel investing (51:50), why Apple should acquire Peloton instead of doing a product partnership (47:55), and Gap’s brand strategy (55:29). Have a question for Scott? Email a voice recording to officehours@section4.com. Algebra of Happiness: Marshall Plan for Moms (61:03) Reading Recommendation: Innovation & Recasting Your Life Opening joke credit: Simon Holland Additional Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Feb 20211h 4min
State of Play: GameStop
Aswath Damodaran, a professor of finance at NYU Stern, joins Scott to discuss the news surrounding GameStop and the short squeeze. Aswath also shares his thoughts on SPACs, the markets more broadly, and the importance of diversifying your portfolio. Follow him on Twitter, @AswathDamodaran. Additional music by: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 Jan 202140min
