Office Hours: Volvo’s Subscription Model, The Debit Generation, Exploring Job Options, and Pre-Seed Investing
Scott answers a question about Volvo’s subscription service and offers a prediction for where the auto industry is headed. He then explains how ‘buy now, pay later' services deceive customers into debt, and gives advice for how to approach leaving your company. Scott also discusses the factors to consider when investing in pre-seed companies, and how to make smart money decisions with your partner. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Nov 202123min
Google’s Anti-Competitive Behavior, Facebook’s Inhumanity, and Understanding AI’s Limits — with Meredith Broussard
Meredith Broussard, a data journalist, associate professor at NYU, and the author of, “Artificial Unintelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World,” joins Scott to discuss the state of play regarding AI, AI bias, and ethical uses of AI. Scott opens with his thoughts on Google removing the YouTube app from Roku and how Facebook strips people of their autonomy over information. Algebra of Happiness: embrace the chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Okt 202142min
Office Hours: On Running, Expanding College Admissions, and How Banks Can Boost Their Brands
Scott answers a question about whether On Running is a good long-term investment after its recent IPO. He then shares his thoughts on how legacy banks can keep up in an increasingly digitized financial system, and why universities with big brands need to let in more students, not fewer. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Okt 202121min
Cryptocurrencies, Smart Contracts, and the Streaming Industry — with Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban, the serial entrepreneur and investor, joins Scott to discuss Bitcoin, Ethereum, use-cases for digital assets, and where SEC regulations might come in. Mark also shares why he’s bullish on AI, offers his thoughts on stimulus spending, and explains why Robinhood may not be as bad as Scott thinks. Follow Mark on Twitter, @mcuban. Scott opens with a prediction about the streaming wars. Related Reading (No Mercy/No Malice): Stream On ’22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Okt 202158min
Office Hours: Doing Business With Russia, Competing with Industry Giants, and Choosing the Right Hire
Scott answers a question about Google and Apple’s decision to take down a Russian voting app. He then explains why finding a niche to serve is crucial to competing against industry Goliaths as a small company. Scott also offers advice to an expanding business on whether to hire an employee for a marketing or business development role. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 Okt 202116min
Bonus Episode: Prof G's Code Conference Presentation
Today, you’ll hear snippets from Scott's presentation at the Code conference, which took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles in September. Scott cover's the over and underhyped sectors and innovations that are shaping our economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Okt 202119min
Virtuous Living, America’s Responsibility Problem, and Developing Your Moral Code — with Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday, a writer, media strategist, and expert on ancient philosophy, joins Scott again for a conversation around his latest book, “Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave.” Ryan shares what the stoics can teach us about living by your values, how to deal with adversity, and choosing to do the right thing — no matter the consequences. Follow Ryan on Twitter, @RyanHoliday. Scott opens with how the digital advertising industry is plagued by fraud. Related Reading: Carcinogens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Okt 202147min
Rethinking Corporate Valuations — With Daniel McCarthy
Daniel McCarthy, a professor of marketing at Emory University, joins Scott to discuss his research on customer-based corporate valuations, as well as the current state of public disclosures, which he argues is a total mess. Follow Daniel on Twitter, @d_mccar. Scott opens with his thoughts on Facebook’s mendacious business practices, and why he believes the company is on its last leg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Okt 202140min
