Office Hours: Meta Vs. the Metaverse, Private Equity Dominance, and Professional Coaches
Scott answers a question about why he’s semi-bullish on the metaverse, but bearish on Zuckerberg’s version of it. He then takes a question from a listener who wonders if private equity firms are becoming monopolies, and shares why mentoring is so important. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Feb 202215min
The Making of Silicon Valley — with Margaret O’Mara
Margaret O’Mara, a professor of history at the University of Washington, joins Scott to discuss how tech has and will continue to shape the economic map of the US, as well as the importance of public investment in the tech sector. Follow Professor O’Mara on Twitter, @margaretomara. Professor O'Mara's book recommendation: The Republic for Which It Stands Scott opens with his thoughts on Amazon and Google’s advantage over Facebook, specifically when it comes to digital advertising. Algebra of Happiness: a week of learnings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Feb 202255min
Office Hours: McKinsey’s Mistakes, Arizona State’s Online Initiative, and the Great Resignation
Scott answers a question about why Peloton hired McKinsey, a company embroiled in its own troubles. He then shares his take on Arizona State’s global education initiative that aims to enroll 100 million students by 2030, and offers his thoughts on how the great resignation will impact the talent pipeline. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Feb 202220min
So Long, Spotify + Super Fast Delivery — with Ralf Wenzel (CEO of JOKR)
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
Office Hours: America’s Super App, Online Sports Betting, and Career Bubbles
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
Emotional Fitness and Entrepreneurship — with Dr. Emily Anhalt
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
Office Hours: Trader Joe’s and the Paradox of Choice, Telehealth’s Future, and Planning an MBA
Scott answers a question about how Trader Joe’s has been able to succeed without offering delivery or online shopping. He then shares his thoughts on why telehealth stocks have crashed back to earth after enormous highs, and offers advice to someone in Japan looking to pursue an MBA in the states. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Jan 202217min
Fixing the US Higher Education System — with Stig Leschly
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
