Office Hours: Square’s Social Solution, How Labor Got Crushed, and the Dangers of Bad Corporate Governance

Aswath Damodaran returns to the show to discuss the impact AI had on Big Tech’s Q1 earnings. He breaks down the significance behind Meta and Google’s decisions to start paying a dividend and what it means about their places in the corporate lifecycle. He also shares his thoughts on the death of corporate governance at tech companies. Finally, he explains why May will be a “make or break” month for the mood of the markets – and how you should invest accordingly.  Follow our new Prof G Markets feed: Apple Podcasts Spotify  Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Order "The Algebra of Wealth" Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed speaks with Paul Shapiro, co-founder and CEO of The Better Meat Co., a food company that makes meat through fermentation. They discuss how Paul’s career in animal advocacy led him to start a company, his advice on fundraising, and why he believes saving animals can help save the planet.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Josh Wolfe, the co-founder of Lux Capital, joins Scott to discuss the sectors he’s most excited about and those he thinks are overhyped. We also hear his thoughts on the Magnificent Seven and where the crypto market is seeing new life. Follow Josh on X, @wolfejosh.  Scott opens by giving his thoughts on the protests on college campuses, specifically UCLA.  Algebra of Happiness: the circles of masculinity.  Follow our podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode, we continue our special 3-part series covering the Future of Entrepreneurship.  We first hear about navigating a loss of purpose after a successful startup exit. Then, Scott advises a listener who is wondering whether to pursue an MBA as a path to entrepreneurship. Finally, we feature an excerpt from Scott’s new book, The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy "The Algebra of Wealth," out now. Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott shares his thoughts on why Tesla’s stock surged, despite worse than expected first quarter earnings. He then reflects on how a ban on noncompete agreements will be beneficial for workers. Finally, Scott and Ed discuss the benefits and drawbacks of 24/7 trading at the New York Stock Exchange.  Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Claire Hughes Johnson, the former COO of Stripe and author of “Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building,” joins Scott to discuss team management, the role of DEI, and how to identify top talent. Claire is an all-star operator — follow her on X, @chughesjohnson.  Scott opens by telling us about his new book, The Algebra of Wealth, which is out now!  Algebra of Happiness: what do you want to tell your friends and family? Follow our podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode, we kick off our special 3-part series answering your questions surrounding The Future of Entrepreneurship.  Today is all about work-life balance, how to raise capital for your business, and what makes a good vs. bad entrepreneur. We first hear from a college student who is about to graduate and wondering whether he’s cut out for entrepreneurship. Then, Scott shares the trials and tribulations of getting funding for his businesses. Finally, we hear why Scott is so against the idea of balance. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy "The Algebra of Wealth," out now. Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott takes a look at Tesla’s new shareholder vote and speaks with Charles Elson, Founding Director of the Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware, about the original ruling on Elon’s pay package and whether the superstar CEO will get his way this time around. Then Scott and Ed break down the latest big bank earnings and discuss “Basel III endgame,” a proposal for stricter capital requirements at banks following last year’s banking crisis. Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out April 23rd Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices