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Ralf Wenzel, the founder and CEO of JOKR, joins Scott to discuss the company’s ultra-fast delivery model. We learn how the company operates, the problems this business is trying to solve, and evolving consumer incentives. Scott opens with his decision to remove our pod from Spotify.  Algebra of Happiness: Looking at life through various lenses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Feb 202245min

Scott answers a question about why the U.S. is so behind China in developing a super app. He then shares his thoughts on whether the online sports betting industry is a good investment, and offers advice to someone who fears his booming career path may be unsustainable. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 Jan 202217min

Dr. Emily Anhalt, a clinical psychologist and the co-founder of Coa, a mental health startup, joins Scott to discuss her work with entrepreneurs and her tips for becoming mentally strong. Dr. Anhalt also talks about the implications of mixing technology with mental health. Follow her on Twitter, @dremilyanhalt. Scott opens with his thoughts on the tumbling markets, the return to fundamentals, and the fate of meme stocks. Algebra of Happiness: find moments of engagement  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Jan 202254min

Stig Leschly, the CEO and Founder of College101, an issue advocacy organization focused on US higher education, joins Scott to discuss a variety of issues surrounding higher ed, including the cartel-like price-fixing we see, the low admission rates, and the lack of innovation. Follow Stig on Twitter, @sleschly.  Scott opens with his thoughts on how he sees the metaverse playing out, specifically with Microsoft’s announced acquisition of Activision Blizzard.  Algebra of Happiness: own your narrative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Jan 202257min

Ian Bremmer, a political scientist who is focused on the business of geopolitics, joins Scott for a discussion about what he and his firm Eurasia Group believe will be the top geopolitical risks to play out this year.  Scott opens with his thoughts on the five major unlocks that he believes will shape our economy.  Related Reading: Unlocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Jan 20221h 8min

Scott answers a question about platforms like Decentraland and Sandbox, where users can buy and sell virtual land as NFTs. He then shares his thoughts on how to address the negative externalities of scaling industries, offers advice on how to balance work and relationships, and reflects on his dos and don'ts of parenthood.  Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Jan 202222min

Scott discusses his predictions for the year ahead and reviews the ones he got right and wrong in 2021.  Scott also shares his thoughts on Apple’s big milestone of reaching a $3 trillion valuation.  Algebra of Happiness: stay in touch.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Jan 20221h