Prof G Markets: Goldman Sachs Restructures its Businesses + Restaurant NFTs, and Nikola’s Securities Fraud Saga
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott explains why Goldman Sachs is refocusing on its asset management business and scaling back its efforts in consumer banking. He then shares his thoughts on why catering to the 1% continues to be a lucrative business model, even as it sows inequality of opportunity. And in this week’s unpack, we learn about why the CEO of Nikola was just convicted of securities fraud. Show Notes: Goldman Restaurant NFTs Nikola Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Okt 202230min
No Mercy / No Malice: Churn
As read by George Hahn. Follow George on Twitter, @georgehahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/churn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Okt 202215min
What Options Elon Has Left – with Andrew Jennings
Andrew Jennings, a professor of corporate governance and securities at Brooklyn Law School, joins Scott to discuss the latest around the Elon Musk v. Twitter Trial. Follow Professor Jennings on Twitter, @akjennings. Scott opens with his thoughts on what makes good management. Algebra of Happiness: planning for an empty nest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Okt 202231min
Office Hours: Are Fitness Brands the New Religion? The Tyranny of OPEC, and Fighting the Cost of Higher Ed
Scott answers a question about the power of luxury fitness brands to build community amongst an increasingly secular society. He then shares his thoughts on the corruption of OPEC and finishes with a passionate rant about lowering the cost of college. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Okt 202220min
Prof G Markets: Margin Calls, Private Jets, Meta Teams Up With Microsoft, and Unpacking the Fed
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott explains why margin calls may have played a role in John Foley's departure from Peloton. He then offers his thoughts on Meta’s continued pursuit of the metaverse, and shares his experience of owning and selling a private jet amid a red-hot private aviation market. Finally, in this week’s unpack, we answer a question some listeners might be afraid to ask: what is the Fed? Show Notes: Foley’s Margin Calls Meta and Microsoft Private Aviation What is the Fed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Okt 202229min
No Mercy / No Malice: Incarcerated
As read by George Hahn. Follow George on Twitter, @georgehahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/incarcerated/ Sound Effect source: The Mask You Live In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Okt 202218min
Civility in Tech, Centrists, and Advice from a Lifelong Entrepreneur — with Reid Hoffman
Reid Hoffman, an entrepreneur and an investor, joins Scott to discuss his thoughts on identity, artificial intelligence, businesses with network effects, and why we need more centrist politicians in the House. Reid also shares career advice from his latest book, “The Startup of You.” Follow Reid on Twitter, @reidhoffman. Scott opens with his thoughts on Sheryl Sandberg’s $3 million donation to the ACLU, the benefits of failing fast, and Goldman Sachs’ missed brand opportunity. Algebra of Happiness: talk about your emotions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13 Okt 20221h 1min
Office Hours: The Thiel Fellowship’s Pros and Cons, S.A.F.E Agreements, and Rebranding America
Scott takes a question about the Thiel Fellowship and offers his thoughts on whether the government should subsidize business loans like they do for college loans. He then shares his ideas on America needing a rebrand, and explains the benefits of a S.A.F.E Agreement: Simple Agreement For Future Equity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Okt 202215min
