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 becom...
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 ...
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 milli...
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...
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 adv...
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 a...
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 a...
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-l...
20 Jan 202257min
