Prof G Markets: Why TikTok Will Be Spun, Credit Suisse, the Big Bitcoin Bet, and Blank Street Coffee
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott explains why he thinks TikTok is headed for a spin-out rather than a ban. He then breaks down Credit Suisse’s spectacular fall from grace and shares his thoughts on the million dollar bet on bitcoin and hyper inflation. We close out with a look at Blank Street Coffee’s brand strategy after its latest funding round. Dig further: read Fast Company's story on Blank Street Coffee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Mars 202346min
No Mercy / No Malice: Quitters
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/quitters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Mars 202316min
Labor Market Failures & Opportunities — with Byron Auguste
Byron Auguste, the CEO and co-founder of Opportunity@Work, joins Scott to discuss what he sees as the biggest labor market failures, specifically around our nation’s obsession with college degrees. Follow Byron on Twitter, @byron_auguste. Scott opens by discussing leadership and connective tissue in Silicon Valley. Algebra of Happiness: what can you modulate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Mars 202339min
Office Hours: Airbnb-Friendly Apartments Program, How Do We Get Men to Show Up for Family Planning? And On Being A Critical Thinker
Scott discusses the Airbnb-Friendly Apartments Program and Airbnb’s potential in the long-term apartment rental space. He then shares his thoughts on why men struggle to engage when it comes to family planning. He wraps up with advice on how to be an original, critical thinker. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Mars 202318min
Prof G Markets: SVB’s Collapse, the U.S. Banking System, Venture Catastrophists, and What’s Next
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott and Ed unpack what happened to Silicon Valley Bank and what its stress test means for the strength of the U.S. banking system. They also discuss how branding has played a role in the chaos, particularly as it relates to the two tiers of venture capitalists that have emerged. Finally, they look ahead at regulations, potential acquirers for SVB, and what could happen to commercial real estate, which appears to share the same vulnerabilities as SVB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Mars 202349min
No Mercy / No Malice: Venture Catastrophists
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/venture-catastrophists/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 Mars 202316min
Designing Your Life & Finding Your Talent — with Bill Burnett
Bill Burnett, the co-author of the New York Times best-seller, “Designing Your Life,” and the Co-Director of the Life Design Lab at Stanford University, joins Scott to discuss the attributes of “design thinking,” understanding your talent, and what to do when you feel stuck. Scott opens by bringing on Robert Armstrong, the FT’s US financial commentator to discuss the latest around Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse. Follow Robert on Twitter, @rbrtrmstrng. For more of Prof G’s thoughts on SVB’s fallout, check out our special Markets episode. Algebra of Happiness: nothing is ever as good or as bad as it seems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Mars 202345min
Office Hours: Can AI Help End Fake News? Advice to a Future Mother, & Being Rich and Anonymous
Scott discusses his thoughts on whether AI has the potential to be a real-time fact-checker. He then offers his advice on finding a solution to systemic issues hindering working mothers. He wraps up with an honest conversation about fame and happiness. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Mars 202315min
