Office Hours: Scott’s Thoughts on Job-Hopping, How Much Paternity Leave Should I Take?, and Leaving College to Start a Business
Scott gives his thoughts on job-hopping, speaking to why you should be loyal to people and not organizations. He then offers advice to a new dad wondering how much paternity leave to take, saying that life is a series of tradeoffs. He wraps up with more advice, to a dad whose son wants to leave university early for his entrepreneurial endeavors. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Feb 202419min
Prof G Markets: Paramount’s Suitors, Nepo Babies on the LVMH Board, and Elon’s Voided Pay Plan
Scott shares his thoughts on Byron Allen’s $14.3 billion offer to buy Paramount, and identifies who would be a better acquirer. He also breaks down the latest earnings from luxury powerhouse LVMH, explains why its stock has underperformed, and discusses the problems with family businesses. Finally, he takes a look at the outcome of the shareholder lawsuit against Elon Musk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Feb 202454min
First Time Founders with Ed Elson – Why Caroline Spiegel Built an Audio Erotica App
Ed speaks with Caroline Spiegel, founder and CEO of Quinn, an app for listening to audio erotica. They discuss what differentiates her company from existing adult content sites like Pornhub and OnlyFans, what it's like to raise money for a company that VCs might not take seriously, and how to get over embarrassment as a founder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Feb 202445min
No Mercy / No Malice: Rot
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/rot/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Feb 202417min
Conversation with Dan Ariely — Why People Believe Irrational Things
Dan Ariely, a professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University, joins Scott to discuss what makes rational people believe seemingly irrational things. He also shares how we avoid certain facts when we don’t like the solution, as well as how a lack of trust in one area can spiral into others. Follow Professor Ariely on X, @danariely. Scott opens with his thoughts on the podcast space and then discusses why tech companies are still laying people off in droves. Algebra of Happiness: the role of parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Feb 202457min
Office Hours: Why Scott Doesn’t Have Health Insurance, How Gen Z and Millenials Can Accrue Wealth, and What Scott Does to Stay Healthy
Scott gives his thoughts on companies offering cash in lieu of healthcare benefits, speaking to why he likes it and why he doesn’t have health insurance. He then offers tips on how younger people can accrue wealth, including living a stoic lifestyle, diversification, and selecting the right life partner. He wraps up with a breakdown of how he prioritizes sleep, exercise and nutrition. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 Jan 202421min
Prof G Markets: Why Netflix Dominates, China’s Economic Strife, and a Year of Reckoning for Startups
Scott shares his thoughts on why VC-backed startups are burning through so much cash, and what 2024 has in store for them. He then breaks down Netflix’s latest earnings and discusses its unexpected competition. Finally, he takes a look at China’s markets in light of the country’s struggling economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 Jan 202451min
No Mercy / No Malice: Quitting Time
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/quitting-time/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Jan 202416min
