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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

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Scott Galloway — bestselling author, professor, entrepreneur — doesn't pull punches on business, tech, culture, or life. New episodes every day of the week. To resist is futile… Want to get in touch? Email us at info@profgmedia.com. Want to be featured on Office Hours? Email us at officehours@profgmedia.com. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Episodes

Prof G Markets: Arm’s IPO, Instacart’s Valuation, and Salesforce’s Year of Efficiency

This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on Arm’s imminent IPO and what it will mean for the company’s largest shareholder, Softbank. He then takes a look at Instacart’s business model and valuation as it waits in the wings to go public as well. Finally, Scott discusses the biggest learnings from Salesforce’s latest earnings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 202341 min

No Mercy / No Malice: Least Bad

As read by George Hahn . https://www.profgalloway.com/least-bad/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 09, 202320 min

Conversation with Mustafa Suleyman — The Proliferation of AI & the Next Wave of Technology

Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO and co-founder of Inflection AI, joins Scott to discuss his new book, The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century's Greatest Dilemma.” We hear what to expect in the coming years and decades as AI gets smarter, why we’re not prepared for the coming wave of technology, and how Inflection AI wants to build the next version of a personal assistant. Check out Mustafa’s book here . Scott is officially back from vacation and he’s excited to be on the mic. ...

Sep 07, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 266

Office Hours: Planning Your Exit Strategy, Investing Advice to a 16-Year-Old, and Mentoring Young Men

Scott answers a question about planning an exit strategy and gives advice on when to sell a company. He then takes a question from a 16-year-old listener who wants to know how to invest and manage their money. He wraps up by explaining why it’s important for children to have more male role models and speaks about his approach to mentoring. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 06, 202322 min

Conversation with Marcus Collins — The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be

Marcus Collins, the head of strategy at Wieden+Kennedy New York and a clinical assistant professor of marketing at the University of Michigan, joins Scott to discuss his new book, “FOR THE CULTURE: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be.” Follow Marcus on Twitter (X), @marctothec . P.S. Scott is on holiday, so we’ll be back with our business analysis and Algebra of Happiness in September! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 31, 202325 minEp. 265

Office Hours: The Business of Podcasting, Leaving Your Job To Start A Business, and the Pros and Cons of Stock Buybacks

Scott answers a question about the podcasting industry and shares advice to those interested in starting their own podcast. He then discusses what he thinks about stock buybacks and wraps up with advice to a new father who is thinking about leaving his job in private equity to start his own fund. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 30, 202321 min

Prof G Markets: First Time Founders with Ed Elson — ft. Eli Wachs of Footprint

This week on Prof G Markets, we premier a new segment: Ed interviews founders to gain insight into the startup market and the experience of founding a company, then Scott then shares his thoughts on the given company’s business model and offers advice to the founder. First up in the hot seat: Eli Wachs, founder of data security company Footprint. Follow Eli on Twitter, @EliWachs . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 28, 202350 min

No Mercy / No Malice: Tell Me A Story

As read by George Hahn . https://www.profgalloway.com/tell-me-a-story-2/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 202317 min

Conversation with Jennifer B. Wallace — What to Do About Toxic Achievement Culture

Jennifer Breheny Wallace, an award-winning journalist and author of, “Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic – and What We Can Do About It,” joins Scott to discuss solutions to toxic achievement culture, economic pressures on families, instilling a sense of ‘mattering’ in children, and how gender influences children’s sense of interdependence. Follow Jennifer on Twitter (X), @wallacejennieb . P.S. Scott is on holiday, so we’ll be back with our business analysis and Algebra of Happi...

Aug 24, 202344 minEp. 264

Office Hours: Halal Investments, Career Guidance for Recent Grads, and Making Decisions When You’re Angry

Scott offers advice on strategies for economic security and investing, especially when you have religious restrictions. He then provides tips on how to secure a job after graduating from college. He wraps up by offering advice on how to effectively make decisions while angry. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 202319 min

Prof G Markets: How Scott Manages His Money

In a sweeping conversation, Scott shares the source of his anxieties around money, how he thinks about money and marriage, his approach to spending, and his financial plan for his death. Finally, he answers one big question: is wealth worth the work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 202351 min

No Mercy / No Malice: Head of the Class

As read by George Hahn . https://www.profgalloway.com/head-of-the-class/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 202314 min

Conversation with Simon Sinek — Finding Your Why, Feeling Stuck, and Building Strong Leaders

Simon Sinek, a renowned leadership expert, author, and motivational speaker, joins Scott to discuss his visionary concept of “Start With Why,” along with insights on building strong teams, leadership, feeling stuck, and finding your purpose. Simon also gets Scott to open up about a meaningful memory of his mom. Follow Simon on Twitter, @simonsinek . P.S. Scott is on holiday, so we’ll be back with our business analysis and Algebra of Happiness in September! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Aug 17, 202347 minEp. 263

Office Hours: TikTok and Political Disinformation, the Insurance Industry and Climate Change, and the Work-Life Balance Conundrum

Scott answers a question on how TikTok poses a security threat in the context of Taiwan’s upcoming presidential election. He then discusses how climate change is affecting the insurance sector and wraps up with advice to a listener asking how to balance work with family. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 16, 202320 min

Prof G Markets: NVIDIA’s Valuation and AI’s Negative Sum Game — with Aswath Damodaran

This week on Prof G Markets, Scott speaks with Aswath Damodaran, professor of finance at NYU’s Stern School of Business, about his valuation for NVIDIA, tech’s rally this year, the implications of AI when every company has it, and opportunities in the markets right now. Follow Aswath on Twitter, @AswathDamodaran . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 14, 202335 min

No Mercy / No Malice: Grief and Happiness

By Mo Gawdat. As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/grief-and-happiness/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 202314 min

Conversation with Carol Spahn — the Peace Corps and the Power of Service

Carol Spahn, the director of the Peace Corps, joins Scott to discuss the organization’s history and evolution, its adaptation after the pandemic, and the metrics they use to gauge success. Additionally, Carol shares insights from her own service experience and highlights the transformative impact of stepping out of one’s comfort zone. Follow Carol on Twitter (X), @PeaceCorpsDir . P.S. Scott is on holiday, so we’ll be back with our business analysis and Algebra of Happiness in September! Learn mo...

Aug 10, 202333 minEp. 262

Office Hours: Allocating Your Small Business’s Revenue, Would Scott Ever Run for Public Office? and Finding Your Purpose

Scott gives a listener advice on how to allocate the revenue of their small business. He then discusses whether he would ever consider running for public office. He wraps up by offering guidance to a listener who is navigating the challenges of the post-undergrad phase in their life. Moreover, he shares his insights on discovering one’s purpose. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 09, 202324 min

No Mercy / No Malice: Trump and Math

As read by George Hahn . https://www.profgalloway.com/trump-and-math/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 05, 202318 min

Conversation with Rutger Bregman — Human Nature, Power Dynamics, and UBI

Rutger Bregman, a Dutch historian and author, joins Scott to discuss his research from his book, “Humankind: A Hopeful History. ” We learn about human nature, power dynamics, and his thoughts on Universal Basic Income. Follow Rutger on Twitter, @rcbregman . P.S. Scott is on holiday, so we’ll be back with our business analysis and Algebra of Happiness in September! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 03, 202343 minEp. 261

Office Hours: Digital Accessibility, Do I Need to Be Wealthy to Invest in Sports Teams? and How to Cultivate Your Personal Brand

Scott gives his thoughts on the lack of accessibility in the digital space, particularly for those with disabilities. He then offers insight on the sports industry market and how to invest when you’re not a billionaire. He wraps up with tips on building your personal brand and explains how it can lead to employment opportunities. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 02, 202324 min

Prof G Markets: Twitter’s Rebrand to X, Mattel’s IP Playbook, and What’s Next for Snap

This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on Twitter rebranding as “X,” and takes us through some of the best and worst branding moves in corporate history. He then takes a look at Mattel’s media strategy on the heels of Barbie’s blockbusting performance at the box office. Finally, he makes a prediction about where Snap is headed given continued weakness in the digital ad market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 31, 202336 min

No Mercy / No Malice: Frenemies

As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/frenemies/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 202316 min

Private Equity’s Impact on the Economy — with Gretchen Morgenson

Gretchen Morgenson, the senior financial reporter for the NBC News Investigative Unit, and the co-author of These Are the Plunderers: How Private Equity Runs—and Wrecks America , joins Scott to discuss her thoughts on how private equity impacts parts of the economy, and why she thinks it’s problematic. Follow Gretchen on Twitter, @gmorgenson . Scott opens with his thoughts on the latest branding failure: “bid adieu to the bird” Algebra of Happiness: are you a protector? Learn more about your ad ...

Jul 27, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 260

Office Hours: Apple’s Investment in Healthcare, Should I Send My Child to Private School? and How to Introduce Social Media to Your Children

Scott gives his thoughts on Apple’s investment in the healthcare space and whether it will be Apple’s greatest contribution to mankind. He then offers advice to a listener seeking guidance on whether to send their kids to private school for a hefty sum. He wraps up with a discussion about navigating and managing your kid’s social media usage. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 26, 202323 min

Prof G Markets: Carvana and Corporate Governance, Hollywood vs. Microsoft, and Oddity’s IPO

This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on Carvana’s questionable governance in light of its recent debt restructuring. He then explains why Hollywood writers and actors should be picketing outside of Microsoft instead of the studios. Scott also discusses the successful public debut of Oddity, a beauty AI company, and why he tends to hold onto stocks for at least a year, even if they seem like momentum trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 24, 202342 min

No Mercy / No Malice: Boys to Men

As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/boys-to-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 202321 min

Media Tumult, Masculinity, Failure, and Fatherhood — with Jake Tapper

Jake Tapper, CNN’s chief Washington correspondent and host of the weekday television news show “The Lead,” joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “All The Demons Are Here,” along with his thoughts on the current media landscape and the upcoming presidential election. We also hear about Jake’s professional successes and failures, and get his take on being a good father and partner. Follow Jake on Twitter, @jaketapper . Scott opens by addressing a viral Washington Post essay on masculinity that f...

Jul 20, 202354 minEp. 259

Office Hours: Why Cars are the Next Battleground for Attention, Advice to a Young Real Estate Investor, and Balancing Fun with Frugality in Your 20s

Scott gives his thoughts on the auto industry’s approach to in-vehicle infotainment and describes it as “the next battleground” in an attention economy. He then gives advice on investing in real estate as a young person whose earnings are unpredictable. He wraps up by discussing the importance of striking a balance between frugality and embracing life’s pleasures when you’re young. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Jul 19, 202320 min
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